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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: $26,940

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,757

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,087 $25,900 $28,765
Rear spoiler 353 353      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 175 175 175
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 115  
Cargo net 46 46      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Comfort Package     1,600    
Rear spoiler 230 230      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 166 166 166
Cargo organizer 72 72 109 109  
Cargo net 30 30      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Comfort Package     1,520    
Options (change) 656 839 1,890 290 175
Options (change) 421 540 1,795 275 166
Destination 625 625 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $28,176 $29,359 $26,940 $28,285 $27,163
Total Invoice $26,047 $27,170 $25,757 $27,050 $25,799

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,491
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,176$29,359$26,940$28,285$27,163
Adjustments for Features-8750-450-1,775-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,301$29,359$26,490$26,510$25,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$1,487$1,507$0
Total Invoice$26,047$27,170$25,757$27,050$25,799
Adjustments for Features-8090-430-1,697-2,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,238$27,170$25,327$25,353$23,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$1,580$1,606$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Curve control  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,435$5,560$6,010$7,335$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$450$1,775$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-8090-430-1,697-2,052

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in173.6 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height65.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112568%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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