Ford Announces 2013 C-Max Hybrid to Start at $25,995 [Updated With C-Max Energi Plug-In Price]

Update 7/24: Ford has priced the C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid at $33,745, slightly higher than the least-expensive Toyota Prius plug-in. The C-Max is eligible for a $3750 federal tax credit, which brings its overall cost just below the $30,000 mark. Three option packages are available for between $1195 and $2495, and include goodies like navigation and a Sony audio system, a power liftgate and a backup camera, and active parking assist. The Energi plug-in's electric-only range is 20 miles, or about half of Chevy's 38-mile claim for the Volt, which costs $32,495 after a federal tax break of up to $7500. To the Ford's credit, you get more space for your stuff and a fifth seat. It has been a while since we last heard any news regarding Ford's upcoming C-Max twins—hybrid and plug-in Energi—but today the silence was broken. Ford has announced the C-Max hybrid will start at $25,995 when it goes on sale in the fall. (The company has not disclosed how much it will charge to deliver the C-Max to a dealer near you.) Ford is quick to point out that the C-Max's price undercuts that of Toyota's similarly sized Prius V tall hatchback/small van thing by $550. (Again, not including applicable destination charges.) The C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid will arrive towards the end of 2012 and its price tag hasn't been revealed. Read full story » from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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