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Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,675

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,650

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelCX-3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,165 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $24,454 $25,948 $30,341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 100 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 175 175
Remote start 550 395  
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Package 302A   2,195 2,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 80 90 90
All-weather floor mats 80 166 166
Remote start 440 375  
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Package 302A   2,085 2,085
Options (change) 1,570 2,860 2,465
Options (change) 1,256 2,716 2,341
Destination 940 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $27,675 $30,905 $31,103
Total Invoice $26,650 $29,539 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,537
Model Year201820162016
ModelCX-3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,675$30,905$31,103
Adjustments for Features-1,1800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,495$30,905$30,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$0
Total Invoice$26,650$29,539$29,550
Adjustments for Features-1,1360-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,514$29,539$29,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$488$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820162016
ModelCX-3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app  $25
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$50
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,975$3,795$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1360-499

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182016
ModelCX-3C-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length168.3 in173.6 in
Width69.6 in72.0 in
Height60.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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