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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $24,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $23,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $43,415 $42,020
Driver Assist Package 1,600 1,600    
Navigation system 795 795    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Convenience Tier     850 850
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Driver Assist Package 1,520 1,520    
Navigation system 755 755    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Convenience Tier     780 780
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Options (change) 2,490 2,490 8,800 8,800
Options (change) 2,365 2,365 8,090 8,090
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,485 $29,478 $55,745 $54,245
Total Invoice $29,140 $27,998 $52,500 $51,105

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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: $18,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,747
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH180hp I4 D248hp I4
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$30,485$29,478$55,745$54,245
Adjustments for Features0-525-7,180-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$28,953$48,565$46,965
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$29,140$27,998$52,500$51,105
Adjustments for Features0-499-6,762-6,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,140$27,499$45,738$44,246
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$1,492$0

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

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAX3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium328d330i
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  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150$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
Around view cameras  $500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
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  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$3,255$3,780$10,435$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$7,180$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-6,762-6,859

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

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,641 lb.3,663 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 system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
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
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
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 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

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