A 2013 Ford C-Max still asks 58% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 90 sedans we price, that ranks #44, above the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−28.6%), after which losses ease to about 15.6% a year. Mileage costs it 47%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 111 listings.
Ford C-Max value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $6,700 | $14,777 | 9 | |
| 2017 | $3,200 | $12,378 | 9 | |
| 2016 | $4,895 | $12,995 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $4,200 | $9,200 | 20 | |
| 2014 | $3,000 | $10,700 | 19 | |
| 2013 | $3,600 | $7,999 | 51 |
How the Ford C-Max depreciates
The newest Ford C-Max has a median asking price of $9,800; a 5-year-older one runs about $5,665 — roughly 42% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford C-Max hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 41%, the Chrysler 300 58% and the Hyundai Sonata 50%, against 58% for the C-Max. The C-Max holds value better than the Dodge Charger and Hyundai Sonata.
The Ford C-Max market right now
Adjust your Ford C-Max value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford C-Max about 47% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2015 Ford C-Max: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,200, selling private-party nets about $7,499, and a lot asks near $9,200 — a $5,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the C-Max costs a median 29% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford C-Max price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,100 (13) | $7,893 (10) | +29% |
| 2015 | $6,400 (27) | $7,988 (25) | +25% |
| 2014 | $5,200 (29) | $6,648 (24) | +28% |
| 2013 | $4,900 (65) | $6,406 (62) | +31% |
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Ford C-Max value FAQ
How much is a Ford C-Max worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,500 to $9,800 across 6 model years. A 2015 is worth about $7,499, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford C-Max's value?
Among C-Maxs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $12,148, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,100; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 47%.
Is a Ford C-Max cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 29% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the C-Max hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 5 years the C-Max keeps 58% of its value and the Dodge Charger 41%, by the median asking prices of the 2018 and 2013 model years.
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