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BMW i3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,333

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $10,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,995

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $8,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
Modeli3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $27,175 $30,120
Base Invoice $39,690 $25,952 $28,765
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system   795 795
Driver Assist Package   1,200  
Cold Weather Package   295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system   755 755
Driver Assist Package   1,140  
Cold Weather Package   280  
Options (change) 550 2,290 795
Options (change) 500 2,175 755
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -4,007 -4,007
Total Price $36,445 $26,333 $27,783
Total Invoice $33,685 $24,995 $26,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,296
Model Year201520172017
Modeli3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,445$26,333$27,783
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$26,153$25,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,685$24,995$26,388
Adjustments for Features0-171-1,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$24,824$24,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201520172017
Modeli3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
8 kWh battery pack $0$0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,555$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-171-1,999

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152017
Modeli3C-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in173.6 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height62.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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