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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: $27,958

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $2,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,554

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $1,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 795 795 1,200 1,000 1,000
All-weather floor mats 175 175 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363 363
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Remote start     432 432 432
Navigation system 755 755 1,066 888 888
All-weather floor mats 166 166 39 39 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272 272
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Remote start     324 324 324
Options (change) 970 970 2,876 2,676 2,308
Options (change) 921 921 2,266 2,088 1,812
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $28,965 $27,958 $30,246 $31,346 $32,978
Total Invoice $27,696 $26,554 $27,946 $28,957 $30,579

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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: $1,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $699
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5 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, 980, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,965$27,958$30,246$31,346$32,978
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,290-1,990-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,965$27,433$28,956$29,356$30,813
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$27,696$26,554$27,946$28,957$30,579
Adjustments for Features0-499-1,192-1,838-2,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,696$26,055$26,754$27,119$28,571
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0$365$1,817

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5 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   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
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   
Total Value of Features$4,020$4,545$5,310$6,010$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,290$1,990$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-1,192-1,838-2,008

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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