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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: $27,965

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,389

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $23,895
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $22,862
Package 302A 2,195 2,195  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 100
Door sill trim plates 95 95 125
Remote start 395   550
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo mat     75
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Package 302A 2,085 2,085  
All-weather floor mats 166 166 80
Door sill trim plates 90 90 100
Remote start 375   440
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo mat     60
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 2,860 2,465 3,195
Options (change) 2,716 2,341 2,652
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,905 $31,103 $27,965
Total Invoice $29,539 $29,550 $26,389

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,223
Model Year201620162017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
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$30,905$31,103$27,965
Adjustments for Features0-525-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$30,578$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0
Total Invoice$29,539$29,550$26,389
Adjustments for Features0-499-561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$29,051$25,828
Cost Above Minimum$488$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand Touring
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
G-vectoring control  $100
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 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,830$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-561

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162017
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.2,876 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
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 Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

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