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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: $26,865

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,686

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $2,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Comfort Package 1,600        
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
All-weather floor mats 175 175 55 55 55
Navigation system   795   2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183  
Limited Package     2,700    
Stability control     300    
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Comfort Package 1,520        
Door sill trim plates 90 90      
All-weather floor mats 166 166 33 33 33
Navigation system   755   1,822 1,822
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119  
Limited Package     2,426    
Stability control     275    
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Options (change) 1,870 1,065 3,315 2,315 2,132
Options (change) 1,776 1,011 2,903 2,024 1,905
Destination 875 875 645 645 645
Total Price $26,865 $29,215 $30,255 $33,955 $34,272
Total Invoice $25,686 $27,934 $28,207 $31,464 $31,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $341
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,865$29,215$30,255$33,955$34,272
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,070-2,645-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$27,015$27,185$31,310$30,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$4,125$3,317
Total Invoice$25,686$27,934$28,207$31,464$31,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,104-2,862-2,451-3,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,686$25,830$25,345$29,013$28,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$0$3,668$3,046

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,245$6,445$7,315$6,890$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,070$2,645$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,104-2,862-2,451-3,509

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

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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