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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: $30,510

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelISISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350FHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $25,337 $29,499
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485    
Rear spoiler 389 389      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 175 175
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Package 302A       2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295    
Rear spoiler 268 268      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 156 156
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Package 302A       1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates       85 85
Options (change) 3,536 3,536 3,167 2,465 2,465
Options (change) 3,114 3,114 2,864 2,200 2,200
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $38,206 $44,631 $65,342 $30,510 $30,968
Total Invoice $35,419 $41,392 $60,748 $28,412 $28,567

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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: $8,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,959
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelISISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350FHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,206$44,631$65,342$30,510$30,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,200-525-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,206$42,981$62,142$29,985$29,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,936$217$0
Total Invoice$35,419$41,392$60,748$28,412$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,975-489-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,419$39,862$57,773$27,923$27,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,443$22,354$463$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelISISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350FHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$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$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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  
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Headlight washers $50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,830$5,480$7,030$4,355$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,200$525$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-2,975-489-1,107

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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