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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: $24,705

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,768

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $17,680
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $16,551
All-weather floor mats 175 175 60
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 395   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Grand Touring Package     2,215
Navigation system     1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     40
All-weather floor mats 166 166 48
Package 301A 1,231 1,231  
Remote start 375   280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Grand Touring Package     2,065
Navigation system     1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 1,865 1,470 6,430
Options (change) 1,772 1,397 5,622
Destination 875 875 595
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,910 $30,108 $24,705
Total Invoice $28,595 $28,606 $22,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,548
Model Year201620162007
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH156hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,910$30,108$24,705
Adjustments for Features-1,885-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$27,698$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0
Total Invoice$28,595$28,606$22,768
Adjustments for Features-1,802-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,793$26,316$22,768
Cost Above Minimum$477$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162007
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,230$4,755$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,802-2,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162007
ModelC-MAXMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length173.6 in176.6 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height63.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested287574%
Total Not Requested100026%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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