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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: $27,783

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $17,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,388

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $15,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $34,310 $39,465
Navigation system 795 795 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Navigation system 755 755 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 795 795 6,900 6,900
Options (change) 755 755 6,285 6,285
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $28,790 $27,783 $44,895 $50,495
Total Invoice $27,530 $26,388 $41,490 $46,645

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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: $15,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,623
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumxDrive28ixDrive35i
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$28,790$27,783$44,895$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,140-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$27,258$42,755$46,205
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$3,450
Total Invoice$27,530$26,388$41,490$46,645
Adjustments for Features0-499-1,978-3,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,530$25,889$39,512$42,682
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0$3,170

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumxDrive28ixDrive35i
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  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar 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$3,480$4,005$5,620$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,140$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-1,978-3,963

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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