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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: $28,148

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $11,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,734

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $10,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelTaurusTaurusC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSHOHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $25,900 $28,765
Navigation system 795 795 795 795
Rear spoiler 275      
All-weather floor mats 90 90 175 175
Cargo organizer 200 200 115  
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Navigation system 755 755 755 755
Rear spoiler 261      
All-weather floor mats 86 86 166 166
Cargo organizer 190 190 109  
Keyless entry keypad     90 90
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 1,360 1,085 1,275 1,160
Options (change) 1,292 1,031 1,210 1,101
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $39,340 $44,730 $29,270 $28,148
Total Invoice $37,231 $42,324 $27,985 $26,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,434
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelTaurusTaurusC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSHOHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6365hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,340$44,730$29,270$28,148
Adjustments for Features-1,510-3,8850-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,830$40,845$29,270$27,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$1,507$0
Total Invoice$37,231$42,324$27,985$26,734
Adjustments for Features-1,429-3,6760-366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,802$38,648$27,985$26,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$1,617$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelTaurusTaurusC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedSHOHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app   $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
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$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,490$6,865$2,980$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$3,885$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,429-3,6760-366

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,641 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

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%
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%

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%

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