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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: $19,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim330i330eM340iM3Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $27,120 $30,120
Executive Tier 3,100   3,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 750 600      
Premium Tier 2,900   2,900      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500    
Navigation system   1,700     795 795
Heated front seats   500        
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   0    
Executive Package       4,100    
Sunroof       0    
Wood trim       0    
Driver Assist Package         1,600 1,600
Door sill trim plates         95 95
Executive Tier 2,850   2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 690 550      
Premium Tier 2,670   2,670      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460    
Navigation system   1,565     755 755
Heated front seats   460        
Leather seating surfaces   1,335   0    
Executive Package       3,770    
Sunroof       0    
Wood trim       0    
Driver Assist Package         1,520 1,520
Door sill trim plates         90 90
Options (change) 9,700 7,500 7,950 5,450 2,490 2,490
Options (change) 8,920 6,900 7,310 5,010 2,365 2,365
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $51,945 $49,044 $63,645 $76,345 $30,485 $29,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,797
Model Year202120212021202120172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim330i330eM340iM3Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$51,945$49,044$63,645$76,345$30,485$29,478
Adjustments for Features-4,190-2,415-4,440-4,3900-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,755$46,629$59,205$71,955$30,485$28,953
Cost Above Minimum$1,126$0$12,576$25,326$1,532$0

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

Model Year202120212021202120172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim330i330eM340iM3Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500 $500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Curve control    $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera $200  $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150 $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
6.6 kW onboard charger     $500
8 kWh battery pack $0   $0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support    $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 $350$350  
Headlight washers   $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250 $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$8,770$6,995$9,020$8,970$4,580$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$2,415$4,440$4,390$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-800-192-579-3450-499

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

Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length185.7 in173.6 in
Width71.9 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.952.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested35019%
Total Not Requested145081%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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