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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: $30,465

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,076

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $24,330 $26,409
Package 301A 1,195 1,195    
All-weather floor mats 170 170 69 69
Remote start 445   432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Cargo cover     166 166
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Package 301A 1,067 1,067    
All-weather floor mats 152 152 39 39
Remote start 397   324 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Cargo cover     108 108
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 1,810 1,365 3,775 3,408
Options (change) 1,616 1,219 3,051 2,779
Destination 795 795 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,970 $31,103 $30,465 $32,298
Total Invoice $28,862 $28,733 $28,076 $29,883

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,522
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,970$31,103$30,465$32,298
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,465-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,970$30,578$29,000$30,598
Cost Above Minimum$392$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$28,862$28,733$28,076$29,883
Adjustments for Features0-485-1,350-1,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,862$28,248$26,726$28,310
Cost Above Minimum$614$0$0$1,584

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rails  $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$4,170$4,695$5,635$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,465$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-1,350-1,573

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelC-MAXForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length173.6 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height63.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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