2015 Ford C-Max vs 2015 Hyundai Sonata

2015 Ford C-Max

2015 Hyundai Sonata

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2015 Ford C-Max

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Hybrid 5-Door HB SE	42	36	$22,539	$24,170
Hybrid 5-Door HB SEL	42	36	$25,337	$27,170
Energi 5-Door HB SEL	40	36	$29,626	$31,770

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4-Door Sedan PZEV 2.4L SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan 2.4L SE	25	37	$20,295	$21,150
4-Door Sedan PZEV 2.4L SE	25	37	$20,295	$21,150
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Sport	24	35	$22,083	$23,175
4-Door Sedan PZEV 2.4L Sport	24	35	$22,083	$23,175
4-Door Sedan 1.6T Eco	28	38	$22,293	$23,275
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Limited	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
4-Door Sedan PZEV 2.4L Limited	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
4-Door Sedan w/Brown Seats 2.4L Limited	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
4-Door Sedan w/Brown Seats PZEV 2.4L Limited	24	35	$25,082	$26,525
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Sport	23	32	$26,846	$28,575
4-Door Sedan w/Gray Accents 2.0T Sport	23	32	$26,846	$28,575
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Limited	21	31	$31,425	$33,525
4-Door Sedan w/Gray Accents 2.0T Limited	21	31	$31,425	$33,525

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Pricing

Invoice Price

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$20,295

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

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$21,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$353 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With their stylish interiors and perky driving feel, the 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi are somewhat sportier alternatives to the Toyota Prius lineup.

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata blends in better than ever in the top tier of family sedans.

TCC Likes

Like the Prius, but a little sportier
Stylish, premium-look inside
Quiet cabin

Toned down in key ways
Gas-mileage gains
New Eco edition is no mild hybrid

TCC Dislikes

A little too van-like?
Some controls almost out of view
Load floor not in line with tailgate opening

Beginning to blend in
Acceleration is down, a little
Manuals are gone for good

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

45.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

110.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/65HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3252

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

640

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

178 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Sonata

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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