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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,155

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $32,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,918

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $29,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim535iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,400 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $51,150 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 1,900    
Premium Package 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 1,000    
HD radio 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Package 303A   2,880 2,880
Cargo organizer   115  
Navigation system 1,730    
Premium Package 2,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 910    
HD radio 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Package 303A   2,570 2,570
Cargo organizer   102  
Options (change) 7,995 2,995 2,880
Options (change) 7,275 2,672 2,570
Destination 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $64,220 $32,155 $32,618
Total Invoice $59,250 $29,918 $30,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,052
Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim535iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$64,220$32,155$32,618
Adjustments for Features-3,9100-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,310$32,155$32,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$72$0
Total Invoice$59,250$29,918$30,084
Adjustments for Features-3,6070-493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,643$29,918$29,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920132013
Model5-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim535iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$8,255$4,345$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6070-493

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in104.3 in
Length191.2 in173.6 in
Width72.7 in72.0 in
Height58.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122552%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122552%
Total Not Requested115048%

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