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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: $31,905

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,464

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Package 302A 2,015 2,015      
Cargo organizer 115   60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 170 170 72 72 72
Remote start 445   445 445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Navigation system     1,350    
Universal garage door opener     76 76 76
Cargo net     90 90 90
Cargo cover     182 182 182
AC power outlet     415 415 415
Package 302A 1,798 1,798      
Cargo organizer 102   39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 152 152 46 46 46
Remote start 397   333 333 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Navigation system     1,156    
Universal garage door opener     49 49 49
Cargo net     58 58 58
Cargo cover     118 118 118
AC power outlet     311 311 311
Options (change) 2,745 2,185 2,889 1,539 1,539
Options (change) 2,449 1,950 2,239 1,083 1,083
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,905 $31,923 $32,959 $33,709 $36,709
Total Invoice $29,695 $29,464 $30,435 $31,201 $33,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,008
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,905$31,923$32,959$33,709$36,709
Adjustments for Features0-385-3,045-4,430-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,905$31,538$29,914$29,279$32,079
Cost Above Minimum$367$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$29,695$29,464$30,435$31,201$33,986
Adjustments for Features0-355-2,812-4,100-4,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,695$29,109$27,623$27,101$29,699
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$522$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100$100
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,135$4,520$7,180$8,565$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$3,045$4,430$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355-2,812-4,100-4,287

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
ModelC-MAXForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length173.6 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height63.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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