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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: $28,053

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $3,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,644

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $2,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Cargo organizer 115   60 60 60
Navigation system 795 795 1,100    
Door sill trim plates 95 95 36 36 36
All-weather floor mats 175 175 72 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198 198
Universal garage door opener     74 74 74
Cargo net     87 87 87
Cargo cover     182 182 182
AC power outlet     409 409 409
Remote start     436 436 436
Cargo organizer 109   39 39 39
Navigation system 755 755 975    
Door sill trim plates 90 90 23 23 23
All-weather floor mats 166 166 46 46 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128 128
Universal garage door opener     48 48 48
Cargo net     56 56 56
Cargo cover     118 118 118
AC power outlet     306 306 306
Remote start     328 328 328
Options (change) 1,180 1,065 2,654 1,554 1,554
Options (change) 1,120 1,011 2,067 1,092 1,092
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $29,175 $28,053 $31,474 $32,374 $35,374
Total Invoice $27,895 $26,644 $29,114 $29,968 $32,753

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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: $1,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $648
Model Year20172017201420142014
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, 9?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,175$28,053$31,474$32,374$35,374
Adjustments for Features0-385-2,365-2,565-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$27,668$29,109$29,809$32,609
Cost Above Minimum$1,507$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$27,895$26,644$29,114$29,968$32,753
Adjustments for Features0-366-2,188-2,374-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,895$26,278$26,926$27,594$30,193
Cost Above Minimum$1,617$0$0$668$3,267

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017201420142014
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   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
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   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,060$4,445$6,425$6,625$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$2,365$2,565$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-366-2,188-2,374-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

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

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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