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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: $30,905

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $27,170 $31,770
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350      
Door sill trim plates 53 53 95 95
All-weather floor mats 81 81 175 175
Remote start 455 455 395  
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156      
Door sill trim plates 34 34 90 90
All-weather floor mats 52 52 166 166
Remote start 341 341 375  
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Package 302A     2,085 2,085
Options (change) 2,304 954 2,860 2,465
Options (change) 1,819 663 2,716 2,341
Destination 1,010 1,010 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,409 $36,559 $30,905 $31,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,705
Model Year2020202020162016
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,409$36,559$30,905$31,103
Adjustments for Features-3,095-7,1550-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,314$29,404$30,905$30,578
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$327$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2020202020162016
ModelForesterForesterC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $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  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,615$10,675$3,520$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$7,155$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-3270-499

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length182.1 in173.6 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height67.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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