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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: $31,020

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,352

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $25,948 $30,341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
Navigation Package 1,850        
AC power outlet 415 415 415    
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38 95 95
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 175 175
Remote start 445 445 445 395  
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 115  
Cargo net 90 90 90    
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76    
Package 302A       2,195 2,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
Navigation Package 1,600        
AC power outlet 311 311 311    
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24 90 90
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 166 166
Remote start 333 333 333 375  
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 109  
Cargo net 58 58 58    
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49    
Package 302A       2,085 2,085
Options (change) 3,427 1,577 1,577 2,975 2,465
Options (change) 2,707 1,107 1,107 2,825 2,341
Destination 850 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $32,372 $32,522 $35,522 $31,020 $31,103
Total Invoice $29,870 $30,101 $32,884 $29,648 $29,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,372$32,522$35,522$31,020$31,103
Adjustments for Features-2,515-2,515-2,7150-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,857$30,007$32,807$31,020$30,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$302$0
Total Invoice$29,870$30,101$32,884$29,648$29,550
Adjustments for Features-2,321-2,328-2,5130-366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,549$27,773$30,371$29,648$29,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$2,822$464$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,975$6,975$7,175$4,460$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$2,515$2,715$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,321-2,328-2,5130-366

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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