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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: $21,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,038

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $20,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $43,415 $42,020
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Convenience Tier     850 850
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
Convenience Tier     780 780
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 2,678 2,678 7,355 7,355
Destination 825 825 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $32,280 $32,738 $54,945 $53,445
Total Invoice $30,038 $30,195 $51,765 $50,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,230
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,280$32,738$54,945$53,445
Adjustments for Features0-675-7,930-8,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,280$32,063$47,015$45,415
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$30,038$30,195$51,765$50,370
Adjustments for Features0-623-7,471-7,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,038$29,572$44,294$42,802
Cost Above Minimum$466$0$1,492$0

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

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
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$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
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$350  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,905$3,580$10,835$10,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$7,930$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-7,471-7,568

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

Model Year20142018
ModelC-MAX3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length173.6 in182.0 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,663 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
Ford C-MAX Energi 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 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

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