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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: $25,818

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $9,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,506

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $8,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
All-weather floor mats 55 55 175 175 175 175
Navigation system 2,000       795 795
Universal garage door opener 77          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Comfort Package     1,600 1,600    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 166 166 166 166
Navigation system 1,823       755 755
Universal garage door opener 50          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Comfort Package     1,520 1,520    
Options (change) 2,132 238 1,775 1,775 970 970
Options (change) 1,906 152 1,686 1,686 921 921
Destination 625 625 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,252 $36,558 $26,825 $25,818 $28,965 $27,958
Total Invoice $32,681 $33,843 $25,648 $24,506 $27,696 $26,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,453
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H6250hp H6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,252$36,558$26,825$25,818$28,965$27,958
Adjustments for Features-2,395-2,8450-525-2,050-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,857$33,713$26,825$25,293$26,915$25,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$1,532$0$1,622$90
Total Invoice$32,681$33,843$25,648$24,506$27,696$26,554
Adjustments for Features-2,220-2,6340-498-1,960-2,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,461$31,209$25,648$24,008$25,736$24,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$748$1,640$0$1,728$100

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
CVT  $1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app   $25 $25
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300    
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500 $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0 $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Total Value of Features$7,125$7,575$4,730$5,255$6,780$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$2,845$0$525$2,050$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,220-2,6340-498-1,960-2,446

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in173.6 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height63.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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
33.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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