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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: $27,258

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $2,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
All-weather floor mats 175 175 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 95 95 125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
Cargo mat     75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 166 166 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 90 90 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Cargo mat     60 60 60
Options (change) 270 270 625 625 625
Options (change) 256 256 500 500 500
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0
Total Price $28,265 $27,258 $29,620 $32,670 $35,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,105
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,265$27,258$29,620$32,670$35,520
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,345-4,595-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$26,733$26,275$28,075$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Remote app $25   
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
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$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,805$7,625$8,875$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,345$4,595$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-169-210-193

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
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 Weight3,641 lb.3,093 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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