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Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,958 Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium | |||||
| Difference: $2,288 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,554 Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium | |||||
| Difference: $1,392 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | C-MAX | C-MAX |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Hybrid Titanium | Energi Titanium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 | $27,120 | $30,120 |
| Base Invoice | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 | $25,900 | $28,765 |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 795 | 795 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | 166 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 69 | 175 | 175 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 363 | ||
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | 432 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 93 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,066 | 888 | 888 | 755 | 755 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 120 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | 108 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 39 | 166 | 166 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 272 | ||
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | 324 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 61 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,876 | 2,676 | 2,308 | 970 | 970 |
| Options (change) | 2,266 | 2,088 | 1,812 | 921 | 921 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,007 |
| Total Price | $30,246 | $31,346 | $32,978 | $28,965 | $27,958 |
| Total Invoice | $27,946 | $28,957 | $30,579 | $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: $1,523 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $699 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | C-MAX | C-MAX |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Hybrid Titanium | Energi Titanium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 141hp I4 H | 141hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T4 | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 100, 9 | 100, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $30,246 | $31,346 | $32,978 | $28,965 | $27,958 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,290 | -1,990 | -2,165 | 0 | -525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,956 | $29,356 | $30,813 | $28,965 | $27,433 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $400 | $1,857 | $1,532 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $27,946 | $28,957 | $30,579 | $27,696 | $26,554 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,192 | -1,838 | -2,008 | 0 | -499 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,754 | $27,119 | $28,571 | $27,696 | $26,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $365 | $1,817 | $1,641 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | C-MAX | C-MAX |
| Trim | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | Hybrid Titanium | Energi Titanium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row under-floor storage | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $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 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $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 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,310 | $6,010 | $6,185 | $4,020 | $4,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,290 | $1,990 | $2,165 | $0 | $525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,192 | -1,838 | -2,008 | 0 | -499 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | C-MAX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 173.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.0 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 63.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,641 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 52.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
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