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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $14,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $12,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISC-MAX
Trim200t300350Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $27,275
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $26,048
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505 795
Premium Plus Package 345 345 345  
225/40YR18 935 935    
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Premium Package 1,400 960 1,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Door sill trim plates       95
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392 755
Premium Plus Package 317 317 317  
225/40YR18 860 860    
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Premium Package 1,288 883 1,288  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Door sill trim plates       90
Options (change) 5,285 4,845 4,350 890
Options (change) 4,869 4,464 4,009 845
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $43,560 $45,495 $46,170 $29,040
Total Invoice $40,532 $42,335 $42,968 $27,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,019
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISC-MAX
Trim200t300350Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$43,560$45,495$46,170$29,040
Adjustments for Features-1,875-3,375-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,685$42,120$44,295$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,610$0
Total Invoice$40,532$42,335$42,968$27,768
Adjustments for Features-1,745-3,141-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,787$39,194$41,223$27,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$2,436$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISC-MAX
Trim200t300350Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,280$7,780$6,280$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$3,375$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,745-3,141-1,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,584 lb.3,641 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

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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