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

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Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,930

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,563

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $26,048
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 175
Remote start 470 470 470 470  
Navigation system         795
Driver Assist Package         1,715
Door sill trim plates         95
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 166
Remote start 352 352 352 352  
Navigation system         755
Driver Assist Package         1,629
Door sill trim plates         90
Options (change) 571 571 571 571 2,780
Options (change) 417 417 417 417 2,640
Destination 915 915 915 915 875
Total Price $34,181 $36,881 $37,976 $40,176 $30,930
Total Invoice $31,955 $34,396 $35,443 $37,421 $29,563

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,181$36,881$37,976$40,176$30,930
Adjustments for Features-2,355-3,255-6,395-6,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,826$33,626$31,581$33,781$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,955$34,396$35,443$37,421$29,563
Adjustments for Features-2,202-3,036-5,968-5,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,753$31,360$29,475$31,465$29,563
Cost Above Minimum$278$1,885$0$1,990$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Curve control    $50
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key    $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,675$7,575$10,715$10,715$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$3,255$6,395$6,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,202-3,036-5,968-5,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length189.9 in173.6 in
Width72.4 in72.0 in
Height66.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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