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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: $26,690

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $3,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,520

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $2,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $21,939 $26,460
Comfort Package 1,600      
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Navigation system   795 1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186 186
Limited Package     4,400 3,400
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Comfort Package 1,520      
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Navigation system   755 1,294 1,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121 121
Limited Package     4,056 3,207
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Options (change) 1,695 890 6,221 5,221
Options (change) 1,610 845 5,526 4,677
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $26,690 $29,040 $30,291 $34,291
Total Invoice $25,520 $27,768 $28,240 $31,912

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $823
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$26,690$29,040$30,291$34,291
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,035-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$26,840$28,256$31,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,050
Total Invoice$25,520$27,768$28,240$31,912
Adjustments for Features0-2,104-1,897-2,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,520$25,664$26,343$29,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$0$2,791

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXOutbackOutback
TrimHybrid SEHybrid Titanium2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,855$5,055$4,890$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,035$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,104-1,897-2,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelC-MAXOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length173.6 in188.2 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height63.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,390 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 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested320074%
Total Not Requested114026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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