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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: $30,465

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $26,451 $30,726
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
iPod integration 223 223    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 170 170
Remote start 432 432 445  
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Package 301A     1,195 1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
iPod integration 145 145    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 152 152
Remote start 324 324 397  
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Package 301A     1,067 1,067
Options (change) 3,775 3,408 1,810 1,365
Options (change) 2,905 2,630 1,616 1,219
Destination 695 695 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $30,465 $32,598 $30,970 $31,103
Total Invoice $27,955 $30,032 $28,862 $28,733

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,729
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,465$32,598$30,970$31,103
Adjustments for Features-1,565-1,8000-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,900$30,798$30,970$30,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$392$0
Total Invoice$27,955$30,032$28,862$28,733
Adjustments for Features-1,436-1,6580-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,519$28,374$28,862$28,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$614$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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$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 mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,870$4,070$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$1,800$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,436-1,6580-485

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102013
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.3,608 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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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