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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: $29,748

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $13,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,254

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $11,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,900 $28,765
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
All-weather floor mats 75 175 175
Cargo cover 135    
Navigation system   795 795
Driver Assist Package   1,600 1,600
Keyless entry keypad   95 95
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
All-weather floor mats 64 166 166
Cargo cover 115    
Navigation system   755 755
Driver Assist Package   1,520 1,520
Keyless entry keypad   90 90
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 4,710 2,760 2,760
Options (change) 4,004 2,621 2,621
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $43,390 $30,755 $29,748
Total Invoice $40,097 $29,396 $28,254

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,230
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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$43,390$30,755$29,748
Adjustments for Features-4,4500-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$30,755$29,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$40,097$29,396$28,254
Adjustments for Features-4,1120-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,985$29,396$27,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
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  
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$350
Total Value of Features$7,390$2,940$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1120-499

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122017
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.3,641 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115082%
Total Not Requested25018%

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