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BMW X3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,550

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $17,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,554

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $15,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelX3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimxDrive30iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,400 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $36,250 $25,337 $29,499
Premium Package 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Navigation system 1,800    
HD radio 350    
Package 301A   1,295 1,295
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Cargo organizer   115  
Premium Package 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Navigation system 1,640    
HD radio 315    
Package 301A   1,155 1,155
Door sill trim plates   85 85
Cargo organizer   102  
Options (change) 6,700 1,505 1,390
Options (change) 6,095 1,342 1,240
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $46,925 $29,550 $29,893
Total Invoice $43,170 $27,554 $27,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,596
Model Year200920152015
ModelX3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimxDrive30iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$46,925$29,550$29,893
Adjustments for Features-2,6750-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$29,550$29,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0
Total Invoice$43,170$27,554$27,607
Adjustments for Features-2,4610-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,709$27,554$27,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920152015
ModelX3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimxDrive30iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
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 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
Total Value of Features$6,270$3,595$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4610-494

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092015
ModelX3C-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in104.3 in
Length179.7 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height66.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

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