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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: $31,045

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,890

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $34,310 $39,465
Package 303A 3,000 3,000    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Rearview camera     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Power liftgate     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Package 303A 2,678 2,678    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Rearview camera     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Power liftgate     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 2,678 2,678 6,510 6,510
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,045 $31,503 $45,145 $50,745
Total Invoice $28,890 $29,045 $41,715 $46,870

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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: $12,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,361
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$31,045$31,503$45,145$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,090-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$30,828$43,055$46,505
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$3,450
Total Invoice$28,890$29,045$41,715$46,870
Adjustments for Features0-622-1,931-3,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,890$28,423$39,784$42,954
Cost Above Minimum$467$0$0$3,170

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$3,680$4,355$5,770$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,090$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622-1,931-3,916

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelC-MAXX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length173.6 in183.0 in
Width72.0 in74.1 in
Height63.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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