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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: $32,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $21,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,816

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $20,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $26,451 $30,726
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Heated front seats         500      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0    
Package 303A             2,880 2,880
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645 645      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Heated front seats         455      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0    
Package 303A             2,570 2,570
Options (change) 5,000 5,000 3,550 3,550 1,200 0 2,880 2,880
Options (change) 4,600 4,600 3,265 3,265 1,100 0 2,570 2,570
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0 -4,007
Total Price $58,395 $53,727 $62,245 $66,545 $75,595 $104,595 $32,040 $32,618
Total Invoice $55,005 $50,337 $58,600 $62,600 $71,035 $98,095 $29,816 $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: $16,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,920
Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$58,395$53,727$62,245$66,545$75,595$104,595$32,040$32,618
Adjustments for Features-5,365-5,290-5,365-7,315-9,815-10,8650-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,030$48,437$56,880$59,230$65,780$93,730$32,040$31,943
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,343$45,293$97$0
Total Invoice$55,005$50,337$58,600$62,600$71,035$98,095$29,816$30,084
Adjustments for Features-5,054-4,956-5,051-6,881-9,223-10,1900-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,951$45,381$53,549$55,719$61,812$87,905$29,816$29,461
Cost Above Minimum$4,570$0$8,168$10,338$16,431$42,524$355$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018201820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-MAXC-MAX
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
CVT      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700   
4WD     $1700  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Active noise reduction      $0$0
Heated steering wheel     $100  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Remote start       $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Curve control      $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Safety key      $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover      $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage      $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$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
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot      $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability      $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200  
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    $25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)      $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
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$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels      $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,970$9,895$9,970$11,920$14,420$15,470$4,605$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$5,290$5,365$7,315$9,815$10,865$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,054-4,956-5,051-6,881-9,223-10,1900-623

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

Model Year20182013
Model5-SeriesC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in104.3 in
Length194.6 in173.6 in
Width73.5 in72.0 in
Height58.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.752.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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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