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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: $31,503

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $8,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,045

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $8,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Modeli3C-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $31,635
Base Invoice $42,020 $29,499
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Package 303A   3,000
Park Assistant Package 920  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Package 303A   2,678
Options (change) 1,700 3,000
Options (change) 1,565 2,678
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -4,007
Total Price $39,645 $31,503
Total Invoice $37,080 $29,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,492
Model Year20172015
Modeli3C-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/50-17
Total Price$39,645$31,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$29,923
Total Invoice$37,080$29,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$27,588

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172015
Modeli3C-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
8 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,457

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172015
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,608 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
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested102543%

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