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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: $29,215

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $27,275
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $26,048
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 175
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Remote start 385 385  
Keyless entry keypad     95
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 166
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 755
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Remote start 326 326  
Keyless entry keypad     90
Options (change) 4,775 3,070 1,065
Options (change) 4,059 2,610 1,011
Destination 735 735 875
Total Price $33,880 $34,920 $29,215
Total Invoice $31,584 $32,706 $27,934

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,434
Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,880$34,920$29,215
Adjustments for Features00-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,880$34,920$28,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$31,584$32,706$27,934
Adjustments for Features00-784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,584$32,706$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-784

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20072018
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.3,641 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

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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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