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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,280

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $16,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,038

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $15,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,455 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $26,535 $38,315 $39,695
Package 303A 3,000    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Package 303A 2,678    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Options (change) 3,000 6,850 6,850
Options (change) 2,678 6,230 6,230
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $32,280 $49,225 $50,725
Total Invoice $30,038 $45,470 $46,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,439
Model Year201420142014
ModelC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,280$49,225$50,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,405-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,280$43,820$45,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$30,038$45,470$46,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,993-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,038$40,477$41,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142014
ModelC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,930$8,335$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,405$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,993-4,900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142014
ModelC-MAX3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length173.6 in182.1 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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