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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: $1,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,844

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $27,275
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $26,048
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 175
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 166
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
Options (change) 2,266 2,088 1,812 921
Destination 795 795 795 875
Total Price $30,666 $31,866 $33,098 $29,120
Total Invoice $28,367 $29,469 $30,691 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $670
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,666$31,866$33,098$29,120
Adjustments for Features-1,290-1,990-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,376$29,876$30,933$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$28,367$29,469$30,691$27,844
Adjustments for Features-1,193-1,840-2,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,174$27,629$28,683$27,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $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
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,310$6,010$6,185$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$1,990$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,193-1,840-2,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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