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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: $25,593

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,652

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3Mazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $18,625 $22,740
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $17,446 $21,286
All-weather floor mats 175 175 78 78
Package 301A 1,295 1,295    
Remote start 395   350 350
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Grand Touring Package     2,270 1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Cargo mat     40 40
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335  
All-weather floor mats 166 166 62 62
Package 301A 1,231 1,231    
Remote start 375   280 280
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Grand Touring Package     2,117 1,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Cargo mat     32 32
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Navigation system     1,677 1,677
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148  
Options (change) 1,960 1,565 6,298 4,408
Options (change) 1,862 1,487 5,536 3,870
Destination 875 875 670 670
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,005 $30,203 $25,593 $27,818
Total Invoice $28,685 $28,696 $23,652 $25,826

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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: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,964
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3Mazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH156hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9222, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,005$30,203$25,593$27,818
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,505-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$27,698$25,268$27,818
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$28,685$28,696$23,652$25,826
Adjustments for Features-1,893-2,380-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,792$26,316$23,352$25,826
Cost Above Minimum$476$0$0$2,474

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3Mazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
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$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,380$4,905$2,725$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$2,505$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,893-2,380-3000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
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 ft343.8 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested115047%

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