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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: $30,475

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,427

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
Model3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $34,680 $26,535 $30,699
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Package 301A   1,195 1,195
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Package 301A   1,067 1,067
Options (change) 6,700 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 6,100 1,067 1,067
Destination 895 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $45,095 $30,475 $30,933
Total Invoice $41,675 $28,427 $28,584

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,324
Model Year201220142014
Model3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$45,095$30,475$30,933
Adjustments for Features-1,5050-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,590$30,475$30,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$41,675$28,427$28,584
Adjustments for Features-1,3910-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,284$28,427$27,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$467$0

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

Model Year201220142014
Model3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
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 $25
Remote start  $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  
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  
Residual heat$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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,635$3,130$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3910-624

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

Model Year20122014
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.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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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