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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: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $3,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,164

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $2,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Cargo organizer 115   60 60 60
Driver Assist Package 1,600 1,600      
Navigation system 795 795 1,350    
Door sill trim plates 95 95 38 38 38
All-weather floor mats 175 175 72 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199 199
Universal garage door opener     76 76 76
Cargo net     90 90 90
Cargo cover     182 182 182
AC power outlet     415 415 415
Remote start     445 445 445
Cargo organizer 109   39 39 39
Driver Assist Package 1,520 1,520      
Navigation system 755 755 1,156    
Door sill trim plates 90 90 24 24 24
All-weather floor mats 166 166 46 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129 129
Universal garage door opener     49 49 49
Cargo net     58 58 58
Cargo cover     118 118 118
AC power outlet     311 311 311
Remote start     333 333 333
Options (change) 2,780 2,665 2,927 1,577 1,577
Options (change) 2,640 2,531 2,263 1,107 1,107
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $30,775 $29,653 $32,997 $33,747 $36,747
Total Invoice $29,415 $28,164 $30,459 $31,225 $34,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $670
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5i 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$30,775$29,653$32,997$33,747$36,747
Adjustments for Features0-385-1,595-2,980-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,775$29,268$31,402$30,767$33,567
Cost Above Minimum$1,507$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$29,415$28,164$30,459$31,225$34,010
Adjustments for Features0-366-1,472-2,757-2,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,415$27,798$28,987$28,468$31,067
Cost Above Minimum$1,617$0$519$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5i 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   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
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  
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
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
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$5,385$5,770$6,980$8,365$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$1,595$2,980$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-366-1,472-2,757-2,943

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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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