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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: $29,330

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,043

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $27,275
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $26,048
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38 95
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 175
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 115
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Navigation system       795
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24 90
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 166
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 109
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Navigation system       755
Options (change) 3,427 1,577 1,577 1,180
Options (change) 2,707 1,107 1,107 1,120
Destination 850 850 850 875
Total Price $32,372 $32,522 $35,522 $29,330
Total Invoice $29,870 $30,101 $32,884 $28,043

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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 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $355
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$32,372$32,522$35,522$29,330
Adjustments for Features-2,365-2,365-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,007$30,157$32,957$29,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$29,870$30,101$32,884$28,043
Adjustments for Features-2,182-2,189-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,688$27,912$30,509$28,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$2,821$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0  $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25
Traffic + travel information$25  $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,235$7,235$7,435$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$2,365$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,182-2,189-2,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152018
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.3,641 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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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