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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,285

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,930

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $26,495
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $25,345
All-weather floor mats 170 170 100
Package 302A 2,135 2,135  
Cargo mat     70
Universal garage door opener     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
All-weather floor mats 152 152 80
Package 302A 1,906 1,906  
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 2,305 2,305 995
Options (change) 2,058 2,058 790
Destination 825 825 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $31,585 $32,043 $28,285
Total Invoice $29,418 $29,575 $26,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,088
Model Year201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$31,585$32,043$28,285
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,585$31,368$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0
Total Invoice$29,418$29,575$26,930
Adjustments for Features0-623-1,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,418$28,952$25,864
Cost Above Minimum$466$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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 
Remote start $150 
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 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,805$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-1,066

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
ModelC-MAXMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length173.6 in175.6 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height63.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft347.1 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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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