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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: $11,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $9,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAX
TrimLimitedSportHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $27,275
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $26,048
Blind spot warning system 595    
Package 301A 2,600    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 175
Cargo cover 130 130  
Package 401A   4,300  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,715
Keyless entry keypad     95
Door sill trim plates     95
Blind spot warning system 519    
Package 301A 2,269    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 166
Cargo cover 114 114  
Package 401A   3,752  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,629
Keyless entry keypad     90
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 3,400 4,505 2,875
Options (change) 2,968 3,932 2,730
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $42,495 $48,500 $31,025
Total Invoice $39,485 $45,018 $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: $8,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,882
Model Year201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAX
TrimLimitedSportHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$42,495$48,500$31,025
Adjustments for Features-3,175-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,320$43,625$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,305$0
Total Invoice$39,485$45,018$29,653
Adjustments for Features-2,950-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,535$40,493$29,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,958$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerC-MAX
TrimLimitedSportHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$8,690$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,950-4,5250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,535 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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 system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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