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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,783

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $15,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,388

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $13,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
Model3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328iHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,700 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $33,025 $25,900 $28,765
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100 795 795
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Proximity key 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910 755 755
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Proximity key 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Options (change) 6,650 795 795
Options (change) 6,055 755 755
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $43,225 $28,790 $27,783
Total Invoice $39,955 $27,530 $26,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,669
Model Year201020172017
Model3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328iHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$43,225$28,790$27,783
Adjustments for Features-4300-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$28,790$27,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$39,955$27,530$26,388
Adjustments for Features-3970-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,558$27,530$25,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020172017
Model3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328iHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,210$3,780$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970-499

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102017
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length178.2 in173.6 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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