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Subaru Legacy vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,610

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,310

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $25,948 $30,341
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 175 175
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Package 301A       1,295 1,295
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 166 166
Navigation system 1,830 1,719      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Package 301A       1,231 1,231
Door sill trim plates       90 90
Options (change) 6,004 2,704 704 1,565 1,565
Options (change) 5,341 2,213 494 1,487 1,487
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $33,294 $32,294 $35,994 $29,610 $30,203
Total Invoice $30,930 $29,921 $33,295 $28,310 $28,696

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,596
Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5M5M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,294$32,294$35,994$29,610$30,203
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-120-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,794$32,294$35,069$29,490$29,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$82$0
Total Invoice$30,930$29,921$33,295$28,310$28,696
Adjustments for Features-1,3930-856-115-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,537$29,921$32,439$28,195$27,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$2,902$254$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092009200920162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,450$4,950$5,875$5,070$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$120$795
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3930-856-115-755

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length186.2 in173.6 in
Width68.1 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.452.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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