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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: $28,945

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $15,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,678

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $13,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid Titanium328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,275 $35,400
Base Invoice $26,048 $32,750
Navigation system 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   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system 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   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 795 8,670
Options (change) 755 7,890
Destination 875 825
Total Price $28,945 $44,895
Total Invoice $27,678 $41,465

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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: $15,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,113
Model Year20182009
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid Titanium328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H230hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,945$44,895
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,945$44,165
Total Invoice$27,678$41,465
Adjustments for Features0-674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,678$40,791

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

Model Year20182009
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid Titanium328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,780$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-674

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

Model Year20182009
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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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