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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: $30,755

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $25,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $22,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-MAX
Trim528i535i550iHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $27,275
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $26,048
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   795
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250 250  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Driver Assist Package       1,715
Door sill trim plates       95
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   755
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230 230  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Driver Assist Package       1,629
Door sill trim plates       90
Options (change) 10,425 10,425 5,825 2,605
Options (change) 9,495 9,495 5,305 2,474
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $56,350 $61,400 $66,900 $30,755
Total Invoice $52,015 $56,660 $61,765 $29,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,596
Model Year2011201120112018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-MAX
Trim528i535i550iHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$56,350$61,400$66,900$30,755
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,890-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,160$58,510$64,010$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,850$0
Total Invoice$52,015$56,660$61,765$29,397
Adjustments for Features-2,022-2,667-2,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,993$53,993$59,097$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$9,104$0

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

Model Year2011201120112018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-MAX
Trim528i535i550iHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
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$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,620$7,320$7,320$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,890$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,022-2,667-2,6680

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

Model Year20112018
Model5-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in173.6 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.452.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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