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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: $27,958

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $2,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,554

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $1,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $25,900 $28,765
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 175 175
Remote start 432 432    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 755 755
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 166 166
Remote start 324 324    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Options (change) 3,775 3,408 970 970
Options (change) 2,905 2,630 921 921
Destination 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $30,465 $32,598 $28,965 $27,958
Total Invoice $27,955 $30,032 $27,696 $26,554

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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: $2,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,152
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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$28,965$27,958
Adjustments for Features-815-1,0500-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,650$31,548$28,965$27,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$1,532$0
Total Invoice$27,955$30,032$27,696$26,554
Adjustments for Features-748-9670-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,207$29,065$27,696$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,858$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
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
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,920$4,870$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$1,050$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-748-9670-499

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102017
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%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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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