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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: $29,653

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $4,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,164

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $3,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $25,900 $28,765
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Remote start 450 450    
All-weather floor mats 72 72 175 175
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Navigation system     795 795
Driver Assist Package     1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Remote start 337 337    
All-weather floor mats 46 46 166 166
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Navigation system     755 755
Driver Assist Package     1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 2,817 3,612 2,665 2,665
Options (change) 2,296 2,959 2,531 2,531
Destination 850 850 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,062 $37,857 $30,660 $29,653
Total Invoice $31,619 $35,036 $29,306 $28,164

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,350
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,062$37,857$30,660$29,653
Adjustments for Features-2,805-5,1550-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,257$32,702$30,660$29,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$1,532$0
Total Invoice$31,619$35,036$29,306$28,164
Adjustments for Features-2,604-4,7710-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,015$30,265$29,306$27,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $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
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$6,600$8,950$3,795$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$5,155$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,604-4,7710-499

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162017
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
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested91043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested91043%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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