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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: $17,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,038

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $17,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328d330iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $42,950 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $42,020 $40,625 $26,535 $30,699
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Package 303A     3,000 3,000
Navigation system 1,775 1,775    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Semi-automated parking system 460 460    
Package 303A     2,678 2,678
Options (change) 6,050 6,050 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 5,550 5,550 2,678 2,678
Destination 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $51,495 $49,995 $32,280 $32,738
Total Invoice $48,565 $47,170 $30,038 $30,195

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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: $13,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,135
Model Year2017201720142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328d330iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$51,495$49,995$32,280$32,738
Adjustments for Features-4,630-4,7300-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,865$45,265$32,280$32,063
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$217$0
Total Invoice$48,565$47,170$30,038$30,195
Adjustments for Features-4,367-4,4630-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,198$42,707$30,038$29,572
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$466$0

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

Model Year2017201720142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328d330iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25 $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
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$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$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$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 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$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$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, 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$350
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,935$8,035$3,305$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$4,730$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,367-4,4630-623

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

Model Year20172014
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.0 in173.6 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,608 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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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