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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: $30,660

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $28,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,307

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $25,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $49,650
Base Invoice $26,048 $45,860
Navigation system 795 2,150
Driver Assist Package 1,715  
Premium Package   2,200
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Semi-automated parking system   500
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 755 1,955
Driver Assist Package 1,629  
Premium Package   2,000
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Semi-automated parking system   455
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,510 8,450
Options (change) 2,384 7,690
Destination 875 925
Total Price $30,660 $59,025
Total Invoice $29,307 $54,475

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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: $26,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,055
Model Year20182013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,660$59,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$56,735
Total Invoice$29,307$54,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,307$52,362

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

Model Year20182013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
TrimHybrid TitaniumActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
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
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,280$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,113

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

Model Year20182013
ModelC-MAX3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length173.6 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height63.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,640 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested068%
Total Not Requested032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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