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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $27,281 $30,034
Package 302A 2,195 2,195    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Navigation system     1,300 1,300
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Special Appearance Package     1,000 1,000
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295 1,295
Package 302A 2,085 2,085    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Navigation system     1,085 1,085
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Special Appearance Package     835 835
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079 1,079
Options (change) 2,290 2,290 5,040 5,040
Options (change) 2,175 2,175 4,202 4,202
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,335 $30,928 $34,960 $37,960
Total Invoice $28,998 $29,384 $32,308 $35,061

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $164
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$30,335$30,928$34,960$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,035-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$30,253$30,925$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$28,998$29,384$32,308$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-641-3,729-3,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,998$28,743$28,579$31,427
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$2,848

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,530$4,205$7,565$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$4,035$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-3,729-3,634

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162014
ModelC-MAXOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length173.6 in189.0 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height63.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

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