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

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Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,415

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,266

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $26,535 $30,699
Navigation system 2,550 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Package 302A     2,135 2,135
Navigation system 2,168 2,168    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Package 302A     1,906 1,906
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 2,135 2,135
Options (change) 2,568 2,568 1,906 1,906
Destination 590 590 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $33,630 $39,080 $31,415 $31,873
Total Invoice $29,547 $34,344 $29,266 $29,423

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,270
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,630$39,080$31,415$31,873
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,650-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$38,030$29,765$29,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$217$0
Total Invoice$29,547$34,344$29,266$29,423
Adjustments for Features0-923-1,537-2,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,547$33,421$27,729$27,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,874$452$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $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$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,780$3,830$4,430$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,650$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923-1,537-2,146

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062014
ModelISC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length180.1 in173.6 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.052.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

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

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