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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $16,262 $25,900 $28,765
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 40    
Navigation system 1,750 795 795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
All-weather floor mats 60 175 175
Satellite radio 430    
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 32    
Navigation system 1,505 755 755
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
All-weather floor mats 48 166 166
Satellite radio 344    
Options (change) 5,660 970 970
Options (change) 4,950 921 921
Destination 560 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $23,590 $28,965 $27,958
Total Invoice $21,772 $27,696 $26,554

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $997
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,590$28,965$27,958
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$25,505$23,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$21,772$27,696$26,554
Adjustments for Features0-3,308-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,772$24,388$22,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
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
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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
Total Value of Features$2,295$5,755$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,460$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,308-3,785

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3C-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in173.6 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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