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

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,930

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,563

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $27,275
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $26,048
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350     795
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 95
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 175
Remote start 455 455 455  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Driver Assist Package       1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156     755
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34 90
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 166
Remote start 341 341 341  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Driver Assist Package       1,629
Options (change) 2,304 954 954 2,780
Options (change) 1,819 663 663 2,640
Destination 915 915 915 875
Total Price $32,614 $34,959 $37,959 $30,930
Total Invoice $30,239 $32,465 $35,253 $29,563

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,257
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$32,614$34,959$37,959$30,930
Adjustments for Features-1,495-5,555-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,119$29,404$32,104$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,239$32,465$35,253$29,563
Adjustments for Features-1,386-5,159-5,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,853$27,306$29,815$29,563
Cost Above Minimum$1,547$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Curve control   $50
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$10,325$10,625$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$5,555$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,386-5,159-5,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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