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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,741

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $20,045
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $18,771
All-weather floor mats 175 175 80
Package 301A 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 395   350
Tech Package     1,835
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
All-weather floor mats 166 166 64
Package 301A 1,231 1,231  
Remote start 375   280
Tech Package     1,578
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 1,865 1,470 5,800
Options (change) 1,772 1,397 5,175
Destination 875 875 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,910 $30,108 $26,640
Total Invoice $28,595 $28,606 $24,741

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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: $2,738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,171
Model Year201620162011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,910$30,108$26,640
Adjustments for Features-205-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,705$29,378$26,640
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0
Total Invoice$28,595$28,606$24,741
Adjustments for Features-196-6940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,399$27,912$24,741
Cost Above Minimum$487$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $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 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $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 
Surround sound  $250
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 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,255$3,780$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-196-6940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelC-MAXMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length173.6 in177.4 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height63.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft317.0 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested75037%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177548%
Total Not Requested190052%

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