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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: $28,315

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $27,500
All-weather floor mats 175 175 100
Door sill trim plates 95 95 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
All-weather floor mats 166 166 80
Door sill trim plates 90 90 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Options (change) 270 270 625
Options (change) 256 256 500
Destination 875 875 945
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $28,315 $28,908 $29,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,602
Model Year201620162020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH186hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,315$28,908$29,070
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$28,233$24,575
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELPremium
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
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 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$3,955$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-223

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162020
ModelC-MAXMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in107.3 in
Length173.6 in175.6 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height63.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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