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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: $30,291

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $44

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,240

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $16

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i3.6RHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $25,337 $29,499
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 55    
Package 302A     1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 6,221 5,221 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 5,526 4,677 2,044 2,044
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $30,291 $34,291 $30,335 $30,793
Total Invoice $28,240 $31,912 $28,256 $28,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $373
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i3.6RHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,291$34,291$30,335$30,793
Adjustments for Features-85-1,0350-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,206$33,256$30,335$30,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$217$0
Total Invoice$28,240$31,912$28,256$28,411
Adjustments for Features-79-9630-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,161$30,949$28,256$27,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$468$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i3.6RHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$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  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,765$4,715$3,680$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$1,035$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-79-9630-623

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in173.6 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height65.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 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 Headroom39.3 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
34.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305070%
Total Not Requested129030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

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

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