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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: $30,905

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Package 302A 2,195 2,195      
Door sill trim plates 95 95 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 175 175 81 81 81
Remote start 395   455 455 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Navigation system     1,350    
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Package 302A 2,085 2,085      
Door sill trim plates 90 90 34 34 34
All-weather floor mats 166 166 52 52 52
Remote start 375   341 341 341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Navigation system     1,156    
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Options (change) 2,860 2,465 2,304 954 954
Options (change) 2,716 2,341 1,819 663 663
Destination 875 875 915 915 915
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $30,905 $31,103 $32,614 $34,959 $37,959
Total Invoice $29,539 $29,550 $30,239 $32,465 $35,253

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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: $2,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,138
Model Year20162016201820182018
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$30,905$31,103$32,614$34,959$37,959
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,995-7,055-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$30,578$29,619$27,904$30,604
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,539$29,550$30,239$32,465$35,253
Adjustments for Features0-499-2,777-6,552-6,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$29,051$27,462$25,913$28,422
Cost Above Minimum$488$0$1,549$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201820182018
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 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control$50$50   
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
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  $100
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   
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 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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$3,520$4,045$6,515$10,575$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,995$7,055$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-2,777-6,552-6,831

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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.3,323 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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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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