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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: $29,340

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,054

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $34,200
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $31,465
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Premium Package     3,250
Navigation system     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Obstacle detection, rear     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
HD radio     500
Satellite radio     595
Package 301A 1,231 1,231  
Premium Package     2,960
Navigation system     1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Obstacle detection, rear     320
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
HD radio     450
Satellite radio     540
Options (change) 1,295 1,295 8,670
Options (change) 1,231 1,231 7,885
Destination 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,340 $29,933 $43,645
Total Invoice $28,054 $28,440 $40,125

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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: $13,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,117
Model Year201620162007
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH230hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,340$29,933$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$29,258$42,330
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0
Total Invoice$28,054$28,440$40,125
Adjustments for Features0-641-1,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,054$27,799$38,916
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0

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

Model Year201620162007
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,930$3,605$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-1,209

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

Model Year20162007
ModelC-MAX3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length173.6 in178.2 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft358.0 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 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested125044%

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