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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: $28,053

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $357

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,644

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titaniums Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $26,495
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $25,345
All-weather floor mats 175 175 100
Navigation system 795 795  
Door sill trim plates 95 95 125
Cargo mat     70
Universal garage door opener     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
All-weather floor mats 166 166 80
Navigation system 755 755  
Door sill trim plates 90 90 100
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 1,065 1,065 1,120
Options (change) 1,011 1,011 890
Destination 875 875 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,060 $28,053 $28,410
Total Invoice $27,786 $26,644 $27,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57
Model Year201720172014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titaniums Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
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$29,060$28,053$28,410
Adjustments for Features0-525-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,060$27,528$27,540
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0
Total Invoice$27,786$26,644$27,030
Adjustments for Features0-499-828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,786$26,145$26,202
Cost Above Minimum$1,641$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172014
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titaniums Grand Touring
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 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,480$4,005$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-828

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,641 lb.2,798 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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