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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: $26,765

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $16,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,591

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $13,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,175 $27,120 $30,120 $36,800
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,900 $28,765 $33,670
Comfort Package 1,600      
Cargo organizer 115 115    
Navigation system   795 795 1,800
Premium Package       1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Heated front seats       500
Obstacle detection, rear       700
Comfort Package 1,520      
Cargo organizer 109 109    
Navigation system   755 755 1,640
Premium Package       1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430
Heated front seats       455
Obstacle detection, rear       635
Options (change) 1,715 910 795 5,275
Options (change) 1,629 864 755 4,800
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $26,765 $28,905 $27,783 $42,770
Total Invoice $25,591 $27,639 $26,388 $39,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,160
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH225hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17235/55-17
Total Price$26,765$28,905$27,783$42,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,435-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,765$26,855$25,348$39,570
Cost Above Minimum$1,417$1,507$0$0
Total Invoice$25,591$27,639$26,388$39,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-2,313-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,591$25,679$24,075$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$1,516$1,604$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXX3
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app  $25 
Remote start $150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo organizer$100$100 $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
8 kWh battery pack  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,520$5,570$5,955$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,435$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,960-2,313-2,930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,641 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested162598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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