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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: $32,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,816

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 1,855 1,855    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Package 303A     2,880 2,880
Navigation system 1,716 1,716    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Package 303A     2,570 2,570
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 2,880 2,880
Options (change) 2,176 2,176 2,570 2,570
Destination 925 925 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $39,830 $43,345 $32,040 $32,618
Total Invoice $37,095 $40,362 $29,816 $30,084

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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: $8,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,887
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,830$43,345$32,040$32,618
Adjustments for Features0-200-275-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,830$43,145$31,765$31,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$97$0
Total Invoice$37,095$40,362$29,816$30,084
Adjustments for Features0-186-256-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,095$40,176$29,560$29,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$352$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelISISC-MAXC-MAX
Trim250350Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
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$25 $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,005$5,080$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$275$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-256-876

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152013
ModelISC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length183.7 in173.6 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.852.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

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