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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: $5,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $31,395 $34,895
Driver Assist Package 1,600 1,600    
Navigation system 795 795 1,350  
Door sill trim plates 95 95 53 53
All-weather floor mats 175 175 81 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Remote start     455 455
Driver Assist Package 1,520 1,520    
Navigation system 755 755 1,156  
Door sill trim plates 90 90 34 34
All-weather floor mats 166 166 52 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Remote start     341 341
Options (change) 2,665 2,665 2,304 954
Options (change) 2,531 2,531 1,819 663
Destination 875 875 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,660 $29,653 $34,749 $36,899

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,215
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,660$29,653$34,749$36,899
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,595-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$29,128$33,154$31,244
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXForesterForester
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app $25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $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
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$4,770$5,295$6,365$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,595$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-132-263

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172021
ModelC-MAXForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length173.6 in182.1 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft376.1 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 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 Touring

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

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