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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,475

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,459

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCX-3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $24,990
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $24,283
Package 302A 2,195 2,195  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 100
Door sill trim plates 95 95 100
Remote start 395   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     125
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Package 302A 2,085 2,085  
All-weather floor mats 166 166 80
Door sill trim plates 90 90 80
Remote start 375   440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     100
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 2,860 2,465 1,545
Options (change) 2,716 2,341 1,236
Destination 875 875 940
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,905 $31,103 $27,475
Total Invoice $29,539 $29,550 $26,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,247
Model Year201620162017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCX-3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH146hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/50-18
Total Price$30,905$31,103$27,475
Adjustments for Features0-525-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$30,578$26,795
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0
Total Invoice$29,539$29,550$26,459
Adjustments for Features0-499-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$29,051$25,804
Cost Above Minimum$488$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201620162017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXCX-3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,095$4,620$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-655

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20162017
ModelC-MAXCX-3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length173.6 in168.3 in
Width72.0 in69.6 in
Height63.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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