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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $25,337 $29,499
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Package 302A       2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Package 302A       1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates       85 85
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 2,044 2,044
Destination 750 750 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $30,335 $30,793
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $28,256 $28,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $594
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T5M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,004$33,004$35,009$30,335$30,793
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-355-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,004$32,054$34,909$29,980$29,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$217$0
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$28,256$28,411
Adjustments for Features0-879-92-331-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,867$29,660$32,239$27,925$27,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$464$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
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  
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
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  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,525$3,675$3,930$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$355$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-92-331-950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
ModelLegacyC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in104.3 in
Length186.4 in173.6 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height59.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.752.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested297575%
Total Not Requested100025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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