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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,455

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $13,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,469

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $11,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $36,800
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $33,670
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Cargo organizer 115    
Premium Package     1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Navigation system     1,800
Package 301A 1,155 1,155  
Cargo organizer 102    
Premium Package     1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 1,410 1,295 5,275
Options (change) 1,257 1,155 4,800
Destination 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,455 $29,798 $42,770
Total Invoice $27,469 $27,522 $39,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,237
Model Year201520152006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH225hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/55-17
Total Price$29,455$29,798$42,770
Adjustments for Features0-535-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,455$29,263$40,695
Cost Above Minimum$192$0$0
Total Invoice$27,469$27,522$39,165
Adjustments for Features0-494-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,469$27,028$37,265
Cost Above Minimum$441$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100 $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
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 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 
Total Value of Features$3,745$4,280$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-1,900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152006
ModelC-MAXX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.1 in
Length173.6 in179.7 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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