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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: $31,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $24,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,975

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $22,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Package 303A 3,000 3,000      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package     1,350 1,350 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Rearview camera     400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Package 303A 2,678 2,678      
Door sill trim plates 85 85      
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545 1,545
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Driver Assistance Package     1,230 1,230 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Rearview camera     365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 3,095 3,095 10,175 10,175 5,575
Options (change) 2,763 2,763 9,265 9,265 5,075
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $31,140 $31,598 $56,100 $61,150 $66,650
Total Invoice $28,975 $29,130 $51,785 $56,430 $61,535

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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: $22,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,379
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,140$31,598$56,100$61,150$66,650
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,140-3,840-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$30,923$52,960$57,310$62,810
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$4,350$9,850
Total Invoice$28,975$29,130$51,785$56,430$61,535
Adjustments for Features0-622-2,898-3,544-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,975$28,508$48,887$52,886$57,990
Cost Above Minimum$467$0$0$3,999$9,103

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

Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50
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$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$3,980$4,655$7,120$7,820$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,140$3,840$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-2,898-3,544-3,545

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

Model Year20152011
ModelC-MAX5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length173.6 in193.1 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height63.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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