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Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,065

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $2,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $26,451 $30,726
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,450      
Cargo cover 90 90    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 170 170
Remote start 385 385 445  
Satellite radio 195 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Package 301A     1,195 1,195
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,232      
Cargo cover 77 77    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 152 152
Remote start 326 326 397  
Satellite radio 166 166    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Package 301A     1,067 1,067
Keyless entry keypad     85 85
Options (change) 4,775 3,070 1,905 1,460
Options (change) 4,059 2,610 1,701 1,304
Destination 735 735 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $33,880 $34,920 $31,065 $31,198
Total Invoice $31,584 $32,706 $28,947 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,293
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,880$34,920$31,065$31,198
Adjustments for Features00-45-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,880$34,920$31,020$30,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$392$0
Total Invoice$31,584$32,706$28,947$28,818
Adjustments for Features00-42-527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,584$32,706$28,905$28,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,900$3,945$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$45$570
Value of Feature Adjustments00-42-527

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in173.6 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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