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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: $29,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $24,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,998

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $22,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $40,160 $51,180
Driver Assist Package 1,600 1,600    
Navigation system 795 795    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Executive Tier     3,500 2,500
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Driver Assist Package 1,520 1,520    
Navigation system 755 755    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Executive Tier     3,220 2,345
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Options (change) 2,490 2,490 10,500 6,300
Options (change) 2,365 2,365 9,655 5,840
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,485 $29,478 $53,945 $61,595
Total Invoice $29,140 $27,998 $50,810 $58,015

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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: $16,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,324
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH248hp I4355hp 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)225/50-17225/50-17245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$30,485$29,478$53,945$61,595
Adjustments for Features0-525-8,480-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$28,953$45,465$52,615
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$7,150
Total Invoice$29,140$27,998$50,810$58,015
Adjustments for Features0-499-7,987-8,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,140$27,499$42,823$49,557
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0$6,734

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXX3X3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumxDrive30iM40i
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  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,680$11,635$12,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$8,480$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-7,987-8,458

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172018
ModelC-MAXX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.8 in
Length173.6 in185.9 in
Width72.0 in74.4 in
Height63.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%

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