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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: $28,354

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,274

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,451 $30,726
Rear spoiler 353 353    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 170 170
Cargo organizer 115 115 115  
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 152 152
Cargo organizer 72 72 102  
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Options (change) 1,014 1,284 285 170
Options (change) 699 874 254 152
Destination 645 645 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $28,354 $29,824 $29,445 $29,908
Total Invoice $26,274 $27,635 $27,500 $27,666

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,143
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,354$29,824$29,445$29,908
Adjustments for Features-6150-350-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,739$29,824$29,095$29,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$72$0
Total Invoice$26,274$27,635$27,500$27,666
Adjustments for Features-5700-327-819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,704$27,635$27,173$26,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$326$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,125$5,510$5,860$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$350$885
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700-327-819

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082013
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.3,608 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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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