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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: $31,790

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $771

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,464

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $26,451 $30,726
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350        
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 170 170
Remote start 455 455 455 445  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Package 302A       2,015 2,015
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156        
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 152 152
Remote start 341 341 341 397  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Package 302A       1,798 1,798
Options (change) 2,251 901 901 2,630 2,185
Options (change) 1,785 629 629 2,347 1,950
Destination 915 915 915 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $32,561 $34,906 $37,906 $31,790 $31,923
Total Invoice $30,205 $32,431 $35,219 $29,593 $29,464

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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: $3,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,056
Model Year20182018201820132013
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$32,561$34,906$37,906$31,790$31,923
Adjustments for Features-2,945-7,005-7,3050-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,616$27,901$30,601$31,790$31,398
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$392$0
Total Invoice$30,205$32,431$35,219$29,593$29,464
Adjustments for Features-2,732-6,508-6,7870-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,473$25,923$28,432$29,593$28,979
Cost Above Minimum$1,550$0$2,509$614$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182018201820132013
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 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Curve control   $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
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$100
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
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$0$0  
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  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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$6,465$10,525$10,825$3,520$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$7,005$7,305$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,732-6,508-6,7870-485

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,323 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

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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