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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: $31,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $35,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $32,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
Model5-SeriesC-MAX
TrimActiveHybrid 5Hybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $61,900 $27,170
Base Invoice $57,630 $25,948
Premium Package 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Rearview camera 400  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Package 303A   3,000
Door sill trim plates   95
Premium Package 1,365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Rearview camera 365  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Package 303A   2,850
Door sill trim plates   90
Options (change) 4,200 3,095
Options (change) 3,825 2,940
Destination 995 875
Total Price $67,095 $31,140
Total Invoice $62,450 $29,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,066
Model Year20152016
Model5-SeriesC-MAX
TrimActiveHybrid 5Hybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$67,095$31,140
Adjustments for Features-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,205$31,140
Total Invoice$62,450$29,763
Adjustments for Features-3,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,829$29,763

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

Model Year20152016
Model5-SeriesC-MAX
TrimActiveHybrid 5Hybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,820$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6210

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

Model Year20152016
Model5-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in173.6 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.3,607 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 Legroom35.3 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 ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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 liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

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