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versatile, comfortable cabin. While C-MAX Hybrid manages to entice customers with its sporty ride and ample passenger space and comfort, Prius still bests C-MAX hybrid in a variety of categories.

shift knob and steering wheel Prius Key Advantages & Accolades SEL model shown Dual-LCD Next-Generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide cluster displays Available SYNC with MyFord Touch, available

Running Lights, heated power outside mirrors, Smart Key Entry, and on the inside, push button start, steering wheel-mounted climate and Bluetooth 2 hands-free phone controls and Touch Tracer

touch-screen audio display, with HD Radio 3, navigation and integrated mobile apps standard on Prius Three and up C-MAX fails to match this level of available connectivity TECHNOLOGY: Prius Five can

Connect all features unmatched by C-MAX SAFETY: Prius features standard Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), C-MAX does not, and Prius Two and up feature standard rear backup camera, a feature only

1 EDGE Competitive Comparison VS Prius Two 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE Introduced in 2013, Ford s C-MAX Hybrid attempts to improve on Prius proven combination of impressive technology, competitive fuel economy ratings 1 and a versatile, comfortable cabin. While C-MAX Hybrid manages to entice customers with its sporty ride and ample passenger space and comfort, Prius still bests C-MAX hybrid in a variety of categories. Competitor Highlights Available active park assist (SEL only), available reverse sensing system (standard on SEL) EPA-rated 42 mpg city/37 mpg highway/40 mpg combined 1 Leather-trimmed front seats, shift knob and steering wheel Prius Key Advantages & Accolades SEL model shown Dual-LCD Next-Generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide cluster displays Available SYNC with MyFord Touch, available foot-activated liftgate 5 years/60,000 miles of roadside assistance PERFORMANCE: Prius outshines C-MAX Hybrid in EPA-mpg estimates 1 UTILITY: Prius Two provides customers with standard LED Daytime Running Lights, heated power outside mirrors, Smart Key Entry, and on the inside, push button start, steering wheel-mounted climate and Bluetooth 2 hands-free phone controls and Touch Tracer Display, all standard features unmatched by C-MAX Hybrid SE CONNECTIVITY: Prius Two includes a standard 6.1-in. touch-screen audio display, with HD Radio 3, navigation and integrated mobile apps standard on Prius Three and up C-MAX fails to match this level of available connectivity TECHNOLOGY: Prius Five can be equipped with the available Advanced Technology Package, which features Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Pre-Collision System (PCS) 4, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Head-Up Display and Safety Connect all features unmatched by C-MAX SAFETY: Prius features standard Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), C-MAX does not, and Prius Two and up feature standard rear backup camera, a feature only available on C-MAX SEL as an extra-cost option VALUE: According to IntelliChoice.com, Prius has lower 5-year estimated overall ownership costs compared to C-MAX 5 for 2014MY, plus, Prius comes with ToyotaCare s no-cost factory-scheduled maintenance plan for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. C-MAX doesn t come with a standard maintenance plan 2015 Most Popular Hybrid Excellent Value Lowest Fuel 2014 Lowest Operating Costs Winner 7 Costs Winner 7 1

2 Quick Facts 2015 Prius Two 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE MSRP $24,200 8 $24,170 9 Engine HP / Torque Transmission 1.8L 16-Valve DOHC w/ VVT-i 5200 rpm / rpm Electronically controlled Continuously Variable (ECVT) 2.0L Atkinson-cycle I4 engine with electric motor 6000 rpm / rpm Electronically controlled Continuously Variable (ecvt) MPG 1 (city/hwy/combined) 51/48/50 42/37/40 Cargo volume 10 (cu. ft.) Airbags 7 7 Standard audio AM/FM/CD player with 6 speakers, 6.1-in. touch-screen, auxiliary audio jack, USB port 11 AM/FM/CD player, 6 speakers, 4.2 non-touch audio display, auxiliary audio jack, USB port 11 Bluetooth wireless technology 2 Standard Standard Head to Head 2015 Prius Two WIN 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE PERFORMANCE / DESIGN Curb weight: 3042 lb. < Curb weight: 3607 lb. MPG 1 (city/hwy/combined): 51/48/50 < MPG1 (city/hwy/combined): 42/37/40 98 hp / 105 lb.-ft. of torque > MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear suspension = Front and rear disc brakes and integrated regenerative braking system = 15-in. 5-spoke alloy wheels with full wheel covers and P195/65R15 tires > 141 hp / 129 lb.-ft. of torque Independent short- and long-arm with double lower ball joints front, multi-link twist blade rear suspension Front and rear disc brakes and regenerative braking system 17-in. painted alloy wheels with P225/50R17 tires Projector-beam halogen headlights with auto-off = Halogen headlights LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) < 2

3 Head to Head 2015 Prius Two WIN 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA 6 speakers = 6 speakers 6.1-in. touch-screen < 4.2 non-touch audio display (available touch-screen) Standard USB port 11 with ipod 12 connectivity and control = Standard USB port 11 SiriusXM Radio 13 with 3-month All Access trial not available standard Prius Three and up > SiriusXM Radio13 with 6-month trial available SE, standard SEL COMFORT / CONVENIENCE 6-way adjustable driver s seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat = Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filtration mode > Heated power outside mirrors with folding feature = Cargo area side panel storage < 6-way adjustable driver s seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat Dual zone electronic automatic temperature control with rear seat heat ducts Power outside mirrors with turn signal lamps, integrated blind spot mirrors and folding feature Cargo area under-floor storage < > 2nd -row in-floor storage Smart Key System on driver s door with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry < Steering wheel-mounted audio, climate, Multi- Information Display and Bluetooth 2 hands-free phone controls = Touch Tracer Display displays steering wheel controls on the Multi-Information Display < Head room, in. (front/rear): 38.6/37.6 > Leg room, in. (front/rear): 42.5/36.0 > Remote keyless entry (push button start standard on SEL) Steering wheel-mounted audio and SmartGauge controls Head room, in. (front/rear): 41/39.4 Leg room, in. (front/rear): 43.1/36.5 3

4 Head to Head 2015 Prius Two WIN 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE SAFETY 7 total airbags = 7 total airbags Driver knee airbag = Driver knee airbag (Safety Connect available on Prius Four (Deluxe Solar Roof Package, $3820) and Five (Advanced Technology Package, $4320) Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) < > SOS Post-Crash Alert System standard Standard backup camera < (Available on SEL) WARRANTY / VALUE 2-year/25,000-mile no-cost scheduled maintenance plan < 2-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance > No-cost scheduled maintenance not included 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance 2014 Estimated 5-Year Ownership Costs IntelliChoice.com 5 Depreciation $13,115 < Financing $2698 < Insurance $6470 < State fees $405 < Fuel $5116 < Maintenance $1511 < Repairs $687 > 5-year total ownership costs $30,002 < Depreciation $14,452 Financing $2807 Insurance $7505 State fees $418 Fuel $6008 Maintenance $2275 Repairs $607 5-year total ownership costs $34,072 Value rating Excellent = Value rating Excellent 4

5 C-MAX Hybrid at a Glance Key standard features: SE Hybrid Mechanical 2.0L Atkinson-cycle I4 engine and electric motor ecvt automatic transmission Regenerative braking system Exterior 17-in. painted alloy wheels Manual liftgate with remote liftgate release Power manual fold outside mirrors with side indicator turn signal lamps and integrated blind spot mirrors Interior 2 nd row in-floor storage 4-way adjustable front headrests, 3-way adjustable 2 nd row headrests 4-way adjustable front passenger seat 6-way adjustable driver seat 60/40 split forward fold-flat seats 110V power outlet Cruise control Dual zone electronic automatic temperature control with rear seat heat ducts Front console with armrest and storage Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel Next-generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide Power windows with global one-touch up/down Remote keyless entry Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio controls SEL Hybrid SEL Hybrid adds these key features: Exterior Fog lights Piano black grille Power heated manual fold outside mirrors with side indicator turn signal lamps, integrated blind spot mirrors and security approach lamps Rain-sensing wipers Interior 10-way power adjustable driver seat Ambient lighting Auto-dimming rearview mirror Heated seats Leather-trimmed front seats Intelligent access with push button start Universal garage door opener Audio/In-Cabin Technology SiriusXM Satellite Radio 13 with 6-month trial SYNC with MyFord Touch Safety & Security Perimeter alarm Reverse sensing system Audio/In-Cabin Technology AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers, auxiliary input jack, USB port 11 Speed-sensitive volume control Safety & Security 7 standard airbags AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC ), All-Speed Traction Control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist MyKey SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System SOS Post-Crash Alert 5

6 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary. 2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier. 3. HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from ibiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trademarks of ibiquity Digital Corp. 4. The Pre-Collision System is designed to help reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a collision-avoidance system and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, driver input and road conditions. See your Owner s Manual for further information Prius Two and 2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE. IntelliChoice, 6. Based on manufacturer s sales data July 2000-May IntelliChoice, Passenger Car. Based on 2014 model year study. 8. MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee of $825 for cars, $885 for Small/Medium Trucks (Sienna, RAV4, Highlander Gas, Highlander Hybrid, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and Tacoma), $925 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser) and $1100 for Large Trucks (Tundra). Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota s charge for these services is called the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota s overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee. Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, AR, LA, MS, OK and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary. 9. MSRP as built excluding tax, license, registration, options and $ destination charge. 10. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 11. May not be compatible with all WMA/MP3 players and like models. 12. ipod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. 13. SiriusXM services require a subscription after any trial period. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement available at SiriusXM.com. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. 6

EDGE Competitive Comparison

EDGE Competitive Comparison VS. 2015 Prius v Three 2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE Ford s C-MAX Hybrid presents a unique blend of compact crossover style in the small hybrid class. Its roomy cabin and impressive