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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: $26,865

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,686

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $2,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $23,035 $26,048
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
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   795
Comfort Package       1,600  
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 166 166
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822   755
Comfort Package       1,520  
Door sill trim plates       90 90
Options (change) 3,315 2,315 2,132 1,870 1,065
Options (change) 2,903 2,024 1,905 1,776 1,011
Destination 645 645 645 875 875
Total Price $30,255 $33,955 $34,272 $26,865 $29,215
Total Invoice $28,207 $31,464 $31,900 $25,686 $27,934

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $341
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT4M5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6100, 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$26,865$29,215
Adjustments for Features-3,070-2,645-3,7700-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,185$31,310$30,502$26,865$27,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$150
Total Invoice$28,207$31,464$31,900$25,686$27,934
Adjustments for Features-2,862-2,451-3,5090-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,345$29,013$28,391$25,686$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,668$3,046$0$144

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Remote start    $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
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
Rearview camera   $200$200
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
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 
Android Auto support    $100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
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
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,315$6,890$8,015$4,245$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$2,645$3,770$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,862-2,451-3,5090-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082018
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.3,641 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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