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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: $31,885

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,549

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $7,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 795    
Cargo cover 135    
All-weather floor mats 75 170 170
Power liftgate 495    
Package 302A   2,015 2,015
Keyless entry keypad   95 95
Remote start   445  
Navigation system 676    
Cargo cover 115    
All-weather floor mats 64 152 152
Power liftgate 421    
Package 302A   1,798 1,798
Keyless entry keypad   85 85
Remote start   397  
Options (change) 1,500 2,725 2,280
Options (change) 1,276 2,432 2,035
Destination 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $40,180 $31,885 $32,018
Total Invoice $37,369 $29,678 $29,549

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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: $5,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,654
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,180$31,885$32,018
Adjustments for Features-2,8500-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,330$31,885$31,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0
Total Invoice$37,369$29,678$29,549
Adjustments for Features-2,6510-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,718$29,678$29,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,465$2,615$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6510-485

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,558 lb.3,608 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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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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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