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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: $2,632

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,563

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $27,275
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $26,048
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Remote start 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 175
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,715
Door sill trim plates     95
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Remote start 337 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 166
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,629
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 2,717 2,717 2,780
Options (change) 2,213 2,213 2,640
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $33,562 $36,562 $30,930
Total Invoice $31,169 $33,923 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $804
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,562$36,562$30,930
Adjustments for Features-2,595-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,967$33,467$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$31,169$33,923$29,563
Adjustments for Features-2,410-2,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,759$31,051$29,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,740$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$3,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,410-2,8720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length189.6 in173.6 in
Width72.4 in72.0 in
Height66.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,594 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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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