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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: $31,135

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $4,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,535 $30,699
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 170 170
Remote start 385 385 395  
Package 301A     1,195 1,195
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 152 152
Remote start 327 327 353  
Package 301A     1,067 1,067
Keyless entry keypad     85 85
Options (change) 3,960 2,455 1,855 1,460
Options (change) 3,366 2,087 1,657 1,304
Destination 815 815 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,390 $38,820 $31,135 $31,198
Total Invoice $33,500 $35,803 $29,017 $28,821

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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: $5,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,833
Model Year2009200920142014
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)190, 7190, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,390$38,820$31,135$31,198
Adjustments for Features-360-2,1100-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,030$36,710$31,135$30,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$462$0
Total Invoice$33,500$35,803$29,017$28,821
Adjustments for Features-331-1,9460-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,169$33,857$29,017$28,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$681$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2009200920142014
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 
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,155$5,905$3,795$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$2,110$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-331-1,9460-485

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092014
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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 audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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