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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: $29,550

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $15,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,554

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELxDrive30i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $38,850
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $35,920
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Cargo organizer 115    
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Navigation system     1,800
Package 301A 1,155 1,155  
Cargo organizer 102    
Door sill trim plates 85 85  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 1,505 1,390 5,800
Options (change) 1,342 1,240 5,285
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,550 $29,893 $45,525
Total Invoice $27,554 $27,607 $42,080

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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: $15,742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,574
Model Year201520152010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELxDrive30i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH260hp 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$29,550$29,893$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-535-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$29,358$45,100
Cost Above Minimum$192$0$0
Total Invoice$27,554$27,607$42,080
Adjustments for Features0-494-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,554$27,113$41,687
Cost Above Minimum$441$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152010
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELxDrive30i
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$4,145$4,680$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-393

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152010
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.4,013 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 radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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