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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: $27,783

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $15,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,388

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $13,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $34,500
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $31,740
Navigation system 795 795 2,100
Premium Package     3,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
iPod integration     400
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 755 755 1,910
Premium Package     3,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
iPod integration     365
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 795 795 8,345
Options (change) 755 755 7,595
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $28,790 $27,783 $43,670
Total Invoice $27,530 $26,388 $40,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,751
Model Year201720172008
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium328i
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$28,790$27,783$43,670
Adjustments for Features0-525-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$27,258$43,105
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0
Total Invoice$27,530$26,388$40,160
Adjustments for Features0-499-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,530$25,889$39,640
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0

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

Model Year201720172008
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium328i
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$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,780$4,305$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-520

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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