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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,435

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $24,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,452

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $22,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXZ4Z4Z4
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $47,350 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $43,740 $50,920 $59,245
Package 301A 1,295 1,295      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Package 301A 1,155 1,155      
Door sill trim plates 85 85      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 1,390 1,390 5,550 4,300 4,300
Options (change) 1,240 1,240 5,055 3,915 3,915
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $29,435 $29,893 $53,795 $60,345 $69,395
Total Invoice $27,452 $27,607 $49,690 $55,730 $64,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,891
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXZ4Z4Z4
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,435$29,893$53,795$60,345$69,395
Adjustments for Features0-675-6,295-6,945-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$29,218$47,500$53,400$60,450
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$5,900$12,950
Total Invoice$27,452$27,607$49,690$55,730$64,055
Adjustments for Features0-623-5,815-6,414-8,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,452$26,984$43,875$49,316$55,798
Cost Above Minimum$468$0$0$5,441$11,923

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelC-MAXC-MAXZ4Z4Z4
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$4,980$10,600$11,250$13,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$6,295$6,945$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-5,815-6,414-8,257

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152013
ModelC-MAXZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in98.3 in
Length173.6 in166.9 in
Width72.0 in70.5 in
Height63.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
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 Z4 sDrive35i

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 Z4 sDrive35is

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
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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