The 2013 Ford C-Max Outdoes the Prius V in Terms of Both Value and Efficiency

BURNS HARBOR, Ind. - Sept. 26, 2013 - PRLog -- As the team at Lake Shore Ford in Burns Harbor, IN can attest, the 2013 Ford C-Max is one of the top hybrids on the market today. This versatile hatchback comes to the table with a stylish interior, responsive handling, fantastic features, and, of course, exceptional fuel economy. In fact, efficiency is just one of the reasons why the C-Max has managed to dethrone the former kind of the hybrid hill: the 2013 Toyota Prius V.
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In terms of fuel economy, the 2013 Ford C-Max and the 2013 Toyota Prius V are very close, but Ford’s hatchback carries the day by achieving 45 mpg city/40 mpg highway. The Prius V comes up just short with 44 mpg city/40 mpg highway. While the difference is small, it looks as though it represents a sea change in the automotive market — and besides, that extra mile per gallon will add up in a big way over time.

The strong value proposition of the C-Max extends to its price, too. Ford’s hybrid hatchback boasts a base MSRP of $25,200, while the base MSRP of the Prius V comes in at $26,650. While the price difference does much to make Ford’s hybrid an extremely attractive vehicle, it has much to offer.
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Despite the superior fuel economy and price, the 2013 C-Max actually provides more power than the Prius V. The C-Max comes equipped with a 2.0L engine paired with an electric motor, producing 188 hp overall; the Prius V gets a 1.8L four-cylinder engine with a pair of electric motors, yielding a total of 134 hp. That’s a significant difference in horsepower, and that gap will be noticeable when attempting to get up to speed on the highway.

Ford has proven that a hybrid vehicle can be efficient, powerful, and affordable — the Prius V simply can’t keep up.

Interested drivers can visit Lake Shore Ford at 244 Melton Rd in burns Harbor, IN, conveniently located near Valparaiso and Chesterton. The dealership also features the rest of the phenomenal Ford lineup of cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well a wide variety of pre-owned vehicles from several automakers.
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