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Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,354

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,274

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $24,930 $26,116
Cargo organizer 115   115 115
All-weather floor mats 170 170 55 55
Cargo net     46 46
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Cargo organizer 102   72 72
All-weather floor mats 152 152 33 33
Cargo net     30 30
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 285 170 1,014 1,284
Options (change) 254 152 699 874
Destination 795 795 645 645
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,445 $29,908 $28,354 $29,824
Total Invoice $27,500 $27,666 $26,274 $27,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,143
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,445$29,908$28,354$29,824
Adjustments for Features-350-885-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$29,023$27,739$29,824
Cost Above Minimum$72$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$27,500$27,666$26,274$27,635
Adjustments for Features-327-819-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,173$26,847$25,704$27,635
Cost Above Minimum$326$0$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,860$6,395$6,125$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$885$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-327-819-5700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelC-MAXForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length173.6 in176.6 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height63.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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