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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: $29,120

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,844

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,275
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,048
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 223 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 175
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Remote start 432 432  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
iPod integration 145 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 166
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 755
Remote start 324 324  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Options (change) 3,775 3,408 970
Options (change) 3,051 2,779 921
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $30,465 $32,298 $29,120
Total Invoice $28,076 $29,883 $27,844

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $427
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,465$32,298$29,120
Adjustments for Features-715-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,750$31,348$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$28,076$29,883$27,844
Adjustments for Features-659-8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,417$29,004$27,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,587$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,920$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-659-8790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in173.6 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height65.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft352.6 ft3

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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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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