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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: $32,043

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $916

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,575

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $26,535 $30,699
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
Navigation system 1,350        
AC power outlet 415 415 415    
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 170 170
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       2,135 2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
Navigation system 1,156        
AC power outlet 311 311 311    
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 152 152
Remote start 333 333 333 353  
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 102  
Cargo net 58 58 58    
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49    
Package 302A       1,906 1,906
Options (change) 2,889 1,539 1,539 2,815 2,305
Options (change) 2,239 1,083 1,083 2,513 2,058
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $32,959 $33,709 $36,709 $32,095 $32,043
Total Invoice $30,435 $31,201 $33,986 $29,873 $29,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,119
Model Year20172017201720142014
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$32,959$33,709$36,709$32,095$32,043
Adjustments for Features-3,045-4,430-4,6300-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,914$29,279$32,079$32,095$31,658
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$437$0
Total Invoice$30,435$31,201$33,986$29,873$29,575
Adjustments for Features-2,812-4,100-4,2870-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,623$27,101$29,699$29,873$29,220
Cost Above Minimum$522$0$2,598$653$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172017201720142014
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
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
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$7,180$8,565$8,765$4,135$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,045$4,430$4,630$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-4,100-4,2870-355

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172014
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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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