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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: $30,390

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $19,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,050

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $17,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Titanium328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,120 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $25,900 $39,275 $40,655
Driver Assist Package 1,600    
Navigation system 795 2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Driver Assist Package 1,520    
Navigation system 755 1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Options (change) 2,395 6,850 6,850
Options (change) 2,275 6,230 6,230
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $30,390 $49,795 $51,295
Total Invoice $29,050 $46,500 $47,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,360
Model Year201720152015
ModelC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Titanium328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,390$49,795$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,390$45,415$47,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$29,050$46,500$47,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,090-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,050$42,410$43,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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

Model Year201720152015
ModelC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Titanium328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key$5  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$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  
Second-row under-floor storage$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 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,605$7,985$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,090-3,995

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

Model Year20172015
ModelC-MAX3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length173.6 in182.1 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,640 lb.4,045 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 Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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