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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: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $5,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,275
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,048
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 795
All-weather floor mats 75 75 175
Remote start 385 385  
Keyless entry keypad     95
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 755
All-weather floor mats 64 64 166
Remote start 327 327  
Keyless entry keypad     90
Options (change) 3,960 2,455 1,065
Options (change) 3,366 2,087 1,011
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $36,390 $38,820 $29,215
Total Invoice $33,500 $35,803 $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: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,939
Model Year200920092018
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)190, 7190, 7100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,390$38,820$29,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$37,070$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,500$35,803$27,934
Adjustments for Features0-1,614-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,500$34,189$27,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920092018
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 
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,905$5,655$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,614-373

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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