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Lexus ES vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $10,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelESC-MAXC-MAX
Trim350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,120 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $30,253 $25,337 $29,499
Navigation system 2,650    
Premium Plus Package 2,480    
Rear side airbags 250    
Rear spoiler 299    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Package 302A   2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Navigation system 2,230    
Premium Plus Package 2,058    
Rear side airbags 200    
Rear spoiler 199    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Package 302A   1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates   85 85
Options (change) 6,179 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 5,087 2,044 2,044
Destination 765 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $41,064 $30,335 $30,793
Total Invoice $36,105 $28,256 $28,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,998
Model Year200820152015
ModelESC-MAXC-MAX
Trim350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,064$30,335$30,793
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,564$30,335$30,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$36,105$28,256$28,411
Adjustments for Features-1,3190-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,786$28,256$27,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820152015
ModelESC-MAXC-MAX
Trim350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
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  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,530$4,030$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3190-623

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082015
ModelESC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in173.6 in
Width71.1 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.752.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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