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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: $26,690

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,273

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,048 $22,862
All-weather floor mats 175 100
Door sill trim plates 95 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
All-weather floor mats 166 80
Door sill trim plates 90 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 270 1,920
Options (change) 256 1,536
Destination 875 875
Total Price $28,420 $26,690
Total Invoice $27,179 $25,273

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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: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,114
Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,420$26,690
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$26,470
Total Invoice$27,179$25,273
Adjustments for Features0-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,179$25,065

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXMazda3
TrimHybrid TitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,455$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-208

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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
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.2,876 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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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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