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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: $31,045

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,673

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelX3X3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $25,948 $30,341
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Power liftgate 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Proximity key 500 500    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Package 303A     3,000 3,000
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Power liftgate 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Package 303A     2,850 2,850
Options (change) 7,400 7,400 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 6,740 6,740 2,850 2,850
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $45,395 $50,995 $31,045 $31,638
Total Invoice $41,945 $47,100 $29,673 $30,059

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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: $12,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,550
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelX3X3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$45,395$50,995$31,045$31,638
Adjustments for Features-2,140-4,2900-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,255$46,705$31,045$30,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$82$0
Total Invoice$41,945$47,100$29,673$30,059
Adjustments for Features-1,977-3,9620-641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,968$43,138$29,673$29,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,170$255$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelX3X3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$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$25 $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,820$7,970$3,680$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$4,290$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,977-3,9620-641

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122016
ModelX3C-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length183.0 in173.6 in
Width74.1 in72.0 in
Height65.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

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