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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,155

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $31,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,918

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $28,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelC-MAXC-MAX5-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $54,400
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $50,230
Package 303A 2,880 2,880  
Cargo organizer 115    
Premium Package     2,500
Navigation system     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     700
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Package 303A 2,570 2,570  
Cargo organizer 102    
Premium Package     2,275
Navigation system     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     635
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 2,995 2,880 7,945
Options (change) 2,672 2,570 7,225
Destination 795 795 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $32,155 $32,618 $63,170
Total Invoice $29,918 $30,084 $58,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,082
Model Year201320132008
ModelC-MAXC-MAX5-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,155$32,618$63,170
Adjustments for Features0-535-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,155$32,083$59,260
Cost Above Minimum$72$0$0
Total Invoice$29,918$30,084$58,280
Adjustments for Features0-493-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,918$29,591$54,673
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201320132008
ModelC-MAXC-MAX5-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100 $100
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$4,345$4,880$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-493-3,607

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelC-MAX5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in113.6 in
Length173.6 in191.2 in
Width72.0 in72.7 in
Height63.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122552%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122552%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

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