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BMW 1-Series vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim128i135iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $26,451 $30,726
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Package 301A     1,195 1,195
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
iPod integration 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Package 301A     1,067 1,067
Options (change) 8,970 8,670 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 8,155 7,885 1,067 1,067
Destination 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $39,195 $45,345 $30,355 $30,933
Total Invoice $36,210 $41,870 $28,313 $28,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,916
Model Year2009200920132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim128i135iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,195$45,345$30,355$30,933
Adjustments for Features-365-1,3150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,830$44,030$30,355$30,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$97$0
Total Invoice$36,210$41,870$28,313$28,581
Adjustments for Features-337-1,2140-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,873$40,656$28,313$27,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,783$356$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2009200920132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim128i135iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Headlight washers $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,920$3,605$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$1,315$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-337-1,2140-624

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092013
Model1-SeriesC-MAX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length171.7 in173.6 in
Width68.8 in72.0 in
Height56.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.052.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested183054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested183059%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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