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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $24,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $23,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328d330iHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $25,900 $28,765
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900    
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Navigation system     795 795
Driver Assist Package     1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670    
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Navigation system     755 755
Driver Assist Package     1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 8,800 8,800 2,490 2,490
Options (change) 8,090 8,090 2,365 2,365
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $55,745 $54,245 $30,485 $29,478
Total Invoice $52,500 $51,105 $29,140 $27,998

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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: $18,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,747
Model Year2018201820172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328d330iHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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$55,745$54,245$30,485$29,478
Adjustments for Features-7,180-7,2800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,565$46,965$30,485$28,953
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$52,500$51,105$29,140$27,998
Adjustments for Features-6,762-6,8590-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,738$44,246$29,140$27,499
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$1,641$0

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

Model Year2018201820172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim328d330iHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote start  $150$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  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, 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$10,435$10,535$3,255$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$7,280$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,762-6,8590-499

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

Model Year20182017
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.3,641 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

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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