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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: $26,940

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,757

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,175 $27,120 $30,120 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,900 $28,765 $24,930 $26,116
Comfort Package 1,600        
Cargo organizer 115 115   115 115
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 55 55
Cargo net       46 46
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Comfort Package 1,520        
Cargo organizer 109 109   72 72
All-weather floor mats 166 166 166 33 33
Cargo net       30 30
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 1,890 290 175 1,101 1,284
Options (change) 1,795 275 166 755 874
Destination 875 875 875 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $26,940 $28,285 $27,163 $28,421 $29,804
Total Invoice $25,757 $27,050 $25,799 $26,310 $27,615

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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: $2,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,468
Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,940$28,285$27,163$28,421$29,804
Adjustments for Features-150-1,475-1,860-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,790$26,810$25,303$27,546$29,804
Cost Above Minimum$1,487$1,507$0$0$2,258
Total Invoice$25,757$27,050$25,799$26,310$27,615
Adjustments for Features-143-1,411-1,767-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,614$25,639$24,032$25,500$27,615
Cost Above Minimum$1,582$1,607$0$0$2,115

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201720072007
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app  $25  
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100 $100$100
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,760$7,085$7,470$6,485$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$1,475$1,860$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-143-1,411-1,767-8100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172007
ModelC-MAXForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length173.6 in176.6 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height63.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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