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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: $29,610

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,608

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $25,337 $29,499
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 175 175
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Package 301A       1,295 1,295
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 156 156
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Package 301A       1,155 1,155
Door sill trim plates       85 85
Options (change) 3,315 2,315 2,132 1,565 1,565
Options (change) 2,903 2,024 1,905 1,396 1,396
Destination 645 645 645 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $30,255 $33,955 $34,272 $29,610 $30,068
Total Invoice $28,207 $31,464 $31,900 $27,608 $27,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $583
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4M5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,255$33,955$34,272$29,610$30,068
Adjustments for Features-1,770-1,345-2,4700-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,485$32,610$31,802$29,610$29,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$217$0
Total Invoice$28,207$31,464$31,900$27,608$27,763
Adjustments for Features-1,650-1,246-2,2990-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,557$30,218$29,601$27,608$27,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,661$3,044$468$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $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
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,065$7,190$4,720$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$1,345$2,470$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,650-1,246-2,2990-623

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,331 lb.3,608 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

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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