For the same model year, dealers ask 31 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -27% and WA the priciest at +43%; a hybrid C-Max asks +10% against the median of its model year.
Ford C-Max price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 8 | |
| 2017 | — | 6 | |
| 2016 | — | 5 | |
| 2015 | — | 22 | |
| 2014 | — | 17 | |
| 2013 | 2.7× | 47 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford C-Max the dealer markup works out at 31% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 136 | -5.4% | $5,326 |
| Dealer | 123 | +25.6% | $7,183 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2013 C-Max, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 59%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 15 | |
| 100–125k miles | 23 | |
| 125–150k miles | 25 | |
| 150–175k miles | 27 | |
| 175–200k miles | 10 | |
| 200–225k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Ford C-Max is fuel: HYBRID asks +10% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Hybrid | 193 | +9.9% |
| Fuel | Gas | 54 | +1.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford C-Max asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +43%, cheapest FL at -27% — 70 points apart, which on a $6,000 car is roughly $4,206.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 15 | |
| CA | 87 | |
| WI | 13 | |
| IN | 13 | |
| OR | 46 | |
| WA | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford C-Max cost?
The median asking price is $6,000 across 292 live listings. A 2013 asks about $5,499 and a 2018 about $9,200.
Is it cheaper to buy a C-Max from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 25.6% above and private sellers 5.4% below, a gap of about $2,170 on a 2015 at $7,000.
How much value does a C-Max lose per 25,000 miles?
About 16% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2013 C-Max, measured from the 75–100k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford C-Max valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a C-Max?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -27.2% against the national median, and WA most at +42.9%. On the typical $6,000 C-Max that spread is about $4,206.
Why do C-Max prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 47 listings of the 2013 C-Max, the priciest tenth asks 2.7× what the cheapest tenth does: $7,999 against $2,999.
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