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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: $31,045

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $26,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,890

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $24,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid SELActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $49,650
Base Invoice $25,337 $45,860
Package 303A 3,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,150
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Rearview camera   400
Semi-automated parking system   500
Package 303A 2,678  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,955
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Rearview camera   365
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 3,000 7,050
Options (change) 2,678 6,415
Destination 875 925
Total Price $31,045 $57,625
Total Invoice $28,890 $53,200

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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: $24,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,104
Model Year20152013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid SELActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,045$57,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$55,235
Total Invoice$28,890$53,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,890$50,994

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

Model Year20152013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid SELActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,630$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,206

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

Model Year20152013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length173.6 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.0 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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