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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: $31,045

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $18,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,673

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $16,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAX
Trim328i328dHybrid SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $27,170
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $25,948
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Package 303A     3,000
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Package 303A     2,850
Options (change) 6,850 6,850 3,000
Options (change) 6,230 6,230 2,850
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $49,795 $51,295 $31,045
Total Invoice $46,500 $47,880 $29,673

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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: $13,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,803
Model Year201520152016
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAX
Trim328i328dHybrid SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/33 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$49,795$51,295$31,045
Adjustments for Features-5,380-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,415$46,015$31,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$46,500$47,880$29,673
Adjustments for Features-5,024-4,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,476$42,952$29,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0

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

Model Year201520152016
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAX
Trim328i328dHybrid SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,335$8,235$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,380$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,024-4,9280

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

Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.1 in173.6 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 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 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

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

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