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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: $35,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $32,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelC-MAX5-Series
TrimHybrid SELActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $61,900
Base Invoice $25,948 $57,630
Package 303A 3,000  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Premium Package   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Rearview camera   400
Semi-automated parking system   500
Package 303A 2,850  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Premium Package   1,365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Rearview camera   365
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 3,095 4,200
Options (change) 2,940 3,825
Destination 875 995
Total Price $31,140 $67,095
Total Invoice $29,763 $62,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,066
Model Year20162015
ModelC-MAX5-Series
TrimHybrid SELActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,140$67,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$63,205
Total Invoice$29,763$62,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,763$58,829

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

Model Year20162015
ModelC-MAX5-Series
TrimHybrid SELActiveHybrid 5
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 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt 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$3,930$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,621

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

Model Year20162015
ModelC-MAX5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length173.6 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height63.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.4,365 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 in35.3 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 liftgate100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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