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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: $25,913

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $4,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,596

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $3,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Comfort Package 1,600 1,600          
Door sill trim plates 95 95 95 95      
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 55 55 55
Navigation system     795 795 2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package         5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183  
Universal garage door opener         77 77 77
Comfort Package 1,520 1,520          
Door sill trim plates 90 90 90 90      
All-weather floor mats 166 166 166 166 33 33 33
Navigation system     755 755 1,830 1,823 1,822
Limited Package         4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119  
Universal garage door opener         50 50 50
Options (change) 1,870 1,870 1,065 1,065 7,315 2,315 2,132
Options (change) 1,776 1,776 1,011 1,011 6,570 2,025 1,905
Destination 875 875 875 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $26,920 $25,913 $29,060 $28,053 $30,305 $34,605 $34,922
Total Invoice $25,738 $24,596 $27,786 $26,644 $28,285 $32,087 $32,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,821
Model Year2017201720172017200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,920$25,913$29,060$28,053$30,305$34,605$34,922
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,200-2,725-2,580-2,705-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$25,388$26,860$25,328$27,725$31,900$31,217
Cost Above Minimum$1,592$60$1,532$0$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$25,738$24,596$27,786$26,644$28,285$32,087$32,524
Adjustments for Features0-498-2,104-2,588-2,408-2,508-3,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,738$24,098$25,682$24,056$25,877$29,579$29,073
Cost Above Minimum$1,682$42$1,626$0$0$3,702$3,196

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2017201720172017200920092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000   
5-speed manual    $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0   
Proximity key  $250$250   
Remote app $25 $25   
Remote start  $150$150   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Curve control$50$50$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Safety key$5$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rack    $300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 $500   
8 kWh battery pack $0 $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding    $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Hood scoop     $100 
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100   
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,495$6,170$6,695$6,550$6,675$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,200$2,725$2,580$2,705$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-2,104-2,588-2,408-2,508-3,451

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172009
ModelC-MAXOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length173.6 in188.7 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height63.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested280048%
Total Not Requested302552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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

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