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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: $31,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $18,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $16,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $39,920 $41,300
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Package 303A 2,850 2,850    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Navigation system     1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Semi-automated parking system     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 5,900 5,900
Options (change) 2,940 2,940 5,370 5,370
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,140 $31,733 $49,545 $51,045
Total Invoice $29,763 $30,149 $46,285 $47,665

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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: $13,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,335
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH240hp I4180hp I4 D
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$31,140$31,733$49,545$51,045
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,755-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$31,058$44,790$46,390
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$29,763$30,149$46,285$47,665
Adjustments for Features0-641-4,442-4,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,763$29,508$41,843$43,318
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$1,475

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

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328i328d
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
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
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$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$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  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
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  
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 passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
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$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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$3,305$3,980$8,060$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$4,755$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-4,442-4,347

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

Model Year20162016
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.3,621 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 liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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 liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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