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Ford Taurus vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,000

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,549

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $4,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelTaurusTaurusC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSHOHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 1,850 1,850    
Package 302A 2,000   2,015 2,015
All-weather floor mats 75 75 170 170
Remote start 425 425 445  
Cargo organizer 160 160 115  
Package 401A   2,000    
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Navigation system 1,610 1,610    
Package 302A 1,740   1,798 1,798
All-weather floor mats 65 65 152 152
Remote start 398 398 397  
Cargo organizer 139 139 102  
Package 401A   1,740    
Keyless entry keypad     85 85
Options (change) 4,510 4,510 2,840 2,280
Options (change) 3,952 3,952 2,534 2,035
Destination 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $37,460 $43,460 $32,000 $32,018
Total Invoice $34,382 $39,772 $29,780 $29,549

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,304
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelTaurusTaurusC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSHOHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6365hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,460$43,460$32,000$32,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-125-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,460$40,560$31,875$31,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$367$0
Total Invoice$34,382$39,772$29,780$29,549
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-116-471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,382$37,118$29,664$29,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$586$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelTaurusTaurusC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSHOHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,055$6,955$4,180$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$125$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-116-471

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length202.9 in173.6 in
Width76.2 in72.0 in
Height60.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.152.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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 liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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