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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: $32,280

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $25,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,038

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $23,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,650 $28,455
Base Invoice $45,860 $26,535
Navigation system 2,150  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Premium Package 2,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Rearview camera 400  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Package 303A   3,000
Navigation system 1,955  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Premium Package 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Rearview camera 365  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Package 303A   2,678
Options (change) 7,050 3,000
Options (change) 6,415 2,678
Destination 925 825
Total Price $57,625 $32,280
Total Invoice $53,200 $30,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,956
Model Year20132014
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$57,625$32,280
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,235$32,280
Total Invoice$53,200$30,038
Adjustments for Features-2,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,994$30,038

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

Model Year20132014
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,020$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2060

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

Model Year20132014
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in173.6 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.052.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

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