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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: $31,128

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $852

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,564

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Package 302A 2,135 2,135      
All-weather floor mats 170 170 69 69 69
Remote start 395   432 432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Navigation system     1,800 1,600 1,600
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363 363
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Satellite radio     432    
Package 302A 1,906 1,906      
All-weather floor mats 152 152 39 39 39
Remote start 353   324 324 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Navigation system     1,501 1,335 1,335
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272 272
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Satellite radio     324    
Options (change) 2,700 2,305 3,908 3,276 2,908
Options (change) 2,411 2,058 3,025 2,535 2,259
Destination 825 825 725 725 725
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,980 $32,043 $31,128 $31,996 $33,628
Total Invoice $29,771 $29,575 $28,564 $29,446 $31,068

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,641
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,980$32,043$31,128$31,996$33,628
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,215-1,915-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,980$31,518$29,913$30,081$31,538
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$29,771$29,575$28,564$29,446$31,068
Adjustments for Features0-485-1,115-1,762-1,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,771$29,090$27,449$27,684$29,137
Cost Above Minimum$681$0$0$235$1,688

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$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$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 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$3,920$4,445$5,135$5,835$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,215$1,915$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485-1,115-1,762-1,931

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142011
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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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 Touring

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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