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Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,905

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $3,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635
Package 302A 2,195 2,195        
All-weather floor mats 175 175 72 72 72 72
Remote start 395   450 450 450 450
Door sill trim plates 95 95        
Package 302A 1,959 1,959        
All-weather floor mats 156 156 46 46 46 46
Remote start 353   337 337 337 337
Door sill trim plates 85 85        
Options (change) 2,860 2,465 522 522 522 522
Options (change) 2,553 2,200 383 383 383 383
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,905 $30,968 $33,787 $36,392 $37,392 $39,592
Total Invoice $28,765 $28,567 $31,601 $33,954 $34,914 $36,893

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $167
Model Year201520152017201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,905$30,968$33,787$36,392$37,392$39,592
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,555-4,055-7,495-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$30,443$30,232$32,337$29,897$32,097
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$335$2,440$0$2,200
Total Invoice$28,765$28,567$31,601$33,954$34,914$36,893
Adjustments for Features0-484-3,325-3,783-6,998-6,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,765$28,083$28,276$30,171$27,916$29,909
Cost Above Minimum$682$0$360$2,255$0$1,993

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152017201720172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10$10$10
Remote app $25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Curve control$50$50    
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key$5$5    
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40
Roof rack  $300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - three year subscription    $400$400
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0    
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    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,670$4,195$7,225$7,725$11,165$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,555$4,055$7,495$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-484-3,325-3,783-6,998-6,984

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152017
ModelC-MAXOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in108.1 in
Length173.6 in189.6 in
Width72.0 in72.4 in
Height63.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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