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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: $25,380

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,121

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titaniums Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $23,400
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $22,378
All-weather floor mats 175 175 80
Navigation system 795 795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
All-weather floor mats 166 166 64
Navigation system 755 755  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 970 970 1,185
Options (change) 921 921 948
Destination 875 875 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $28,965 $27,958 $25,380
Total Invoice $27,696 $26,554 $24,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6
Model Year201720172012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titaniums Grand Touring
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, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,965$27,958$25,380
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,935$25,403$25,380
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0
Total Invoice$27,696$26,554$24,121
Adjustments for Features-1,941-2,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,755$24,127$24,121
Cost Above Minimum$1,628$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titaniums Grand 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 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,180$4,705$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,941-2,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,641 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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