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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAX1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $28,885 $36,335
Package 301A 1,195 1,195    
BMW Assist     650 650
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package       1,750
Package 301A 1,067 1,067    
BMW Assist     590 590
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Premium Package       1,595
Options (change) 1,195 1,195 6,530 6,830
Options (change) 1,067 1,067 5,940 6,215
Destination 795 795 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,355 $30,933 $38,625 $47,025
Total Invoice $28,313 $28,581 $35,720 $43,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,156
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAX1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$30,355$30,933$38,625$47,025
Adjustments for Features-2,590-3,2650-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$27,668$38,625$43,095
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$4,470
Total Invoice$28,313$28,581$35,720$43,445
Adjustments for Features-2,416-3,0170-3,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,897$25,564$35,720$39,814
Cost Above Minimum$333$0$0$4,094

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAX1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL128i135i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$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  
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 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
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
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,455$5,130$1,865$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$3,265$0$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,416-3,0170-3,631

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelC-MAX1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length173.6 in172.2 in
Width72.0 in68.8 in
Height63.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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