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

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Lexus RX vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,816

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelRXRXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim350450hHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $26,451 $30,726
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
AC power outlet 100      
Heated front seats 640      
Comfort Package   825    
Package 303A     2,880 2,880
Premium Package 2,244 2,244    
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
AC power outlet 92      
Heated front seats 588      
Comfort Package   759    
Package 303A     2,570 2,570
Options (change) 6,215 6,300 2,880 2,880
Options (change) 5,761 5,840 2,570 2,570
Destination 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $46,165 $52,410 $32,040 $32,618
Total Invoice $43,173 $49,235 $29,816 $30,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,682
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelRXRXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim350450hHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$46,165$52,410$32,040$32,618
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,3150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,925$49,095$32,040$31,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,170$97$0
Total Invoice$43,173$49,235$29,816$30,084
Adjustments for Features-3,030-3,1140-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,143$46,121$29,816$29,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,978$355$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelRXRXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim350450hHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$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$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
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  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$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  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,970$7,045$3,730$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,315$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,030-3,1140-623

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
ModelRXC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length187.8 in173.6 in
Width74.2 in72.0 in
Height66.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127546%
Total Not Requested150054%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127546%
Total Not Requested150054%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested137558%
Total Not Requested100042%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested137558%
Total Not Requested100042%

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