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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: $31,025

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $9,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $27,275
Base Invoice $34,952 $26,048
Package 302A 4,305  
All-weather floor mats 75 175
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,715
Keyless entry keypad   95
Door sill trim plates   95
Package 302A 3,659  
All-weather floor mats 64 166
Cargo cover 115  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,629
Keyless entry keypad   90
Door sill trim plates   90
Options (change) 4,515 2,875
Options (change) 3,838 2,730
Destination 825 875
Total Price $42,875 $31,025
Total Invoice $39,615 $29,653

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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: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,058
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$42,875$31,025
Adjustments for Features-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,650$31,025
Total Invoice$39,615$29,653
Adjustments for Features-3,9040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,711$29,653

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,190$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9040

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in173.6 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft352.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested190048%

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

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