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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $17,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $15,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelHighlanderC-MAX
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,370 $27,170
Base Invoice $40,598 $25,337
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
Package 302A   2,195
Door sill trim plates   95
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
Package 302A   1,959
Door sill trim plates   85
Options (change) 2,965 2,290
Options (change) 2,559 2,044
Destination 810 875
Total Price $48,145 $30,335
Total Invoice $43,967 $28,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,670
Model Year20122015
ModelHighlanderC-MAX
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp V6 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$48,145$30,335
Adjustments for Features-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,720$30,335
Total Invoice$43,967$28,256
Adjustments for Features-4,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,926$28,256

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
ModelHighlanderC-MAX
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,105$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
ModelHighlanderC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in173.6 in
Width75.2 in72.0 in
Height68.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

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