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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: $31,980

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $28,455 $32,920
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 170 170
Remote start 470 470 470 470 395  
Package 302A         2,135 2,135
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 152 152
Remote start 352 352 352 352 353  
Package 302A         1,906 1,906
Options (change) 571 571 571 571 2,700 2,305
Options (change) 417 417 417 417 2,411 2,058
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,026 $39,326 $38,926 $41,276 $31,980 $32,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,954
Model Year202020202020202020142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,026$39,326$38,926$41,276$31,980$32,043
Adjustments for Features-3,905-4,805-7,945-7,9450-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,121$34,521$30,981$33,331$31,980$31,518
Cost Above Minimum$140$3,540$0$2,350$462$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year202020202020202020142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
CVT    $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Remote app     $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Curve control    $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Lane sway warning  $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key    $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$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$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Navigation app$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,375$8,275$11,415$11,415$3,470$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$4,805$7,945$7,945$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-159-174-291-2750-485

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20202014
ModelOutbackC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length191.3 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height66.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft352.6 ft3

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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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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