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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: $25,593

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,652

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,625 $22,740 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $17,446 $21,286 $25,948 $30,341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Grand Touring Package 2,270 1,715    
All-weather floor mats 78 78 175 175
Remote start 350 350 395  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Cargo mat 40 40    
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Package 301A     1,295 1,295
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Grand Touring Package 2,117 1,599    
All-weather floor mats 62 62 166 166
Remote start 280 280 375  
Navigation system 1,677 1,677    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Cargo mat 32 32    
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Package 301A     1,231 1,231
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 6,298 4,408 1,960 1,565
Options (change) 5,536 3,870 1,862 1,487
Destination 670 670 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $25,593 $27,818 $30,005 $30,203
Total Invoice $23,652 $25,826 $28,685 $28,696

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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: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,964
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4263hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7222, 7100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,593$27,818$30,005$30,203
Adjustments for Features-3250-1,980-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,268$27,818$28,025$27,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$327$0
Total Invoice$23,652$25,826$28,685$28,696
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,893-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,352$25,826$26,792$26,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,474$476$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
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$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,725$2,400$4,380$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$1,980$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-3000-1,893-2,380

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092016
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.3,608 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
43.8 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested115047%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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