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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: $31,710

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $15,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,304

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-MAX
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,160 $48,280 $27,170
Base Invoice $41,231 $44,080 $25,948
Floor mats 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 175
Remote start 499 499 395
Package 303A     3,000
Door sill trim plates     95
Floor mats 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 166
Remote start 320 320 375
Package 303A     2,850
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 977 977 3,665
Options (change) 604 604 3,481
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $47,132 $50,252 $31,710
Total Invoice $42,830 $45,679 $30,304

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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: $8,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,838
Model Year201820182016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-MAX
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine257hp V6 H257hp V6 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG30/28 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$47,132$50,252$31,710
Adjustments for Features-7,360-8,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,772$41,517$31,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0
Total Invoice$42,830$45,679$30,304
Adjustments for Features-6,688-7,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,142$37,739$30,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,597$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820182016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderC-MAX
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$11,190$12,565$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,360$8,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,688-7,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length192.5 in173.6 in
Width75.8 in72.0 in
Height68.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,825 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft352.6 ft3

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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 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 radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

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