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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,741

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $18,771 $26,535 $30,699
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Tech Package 1,835    
All-weather floor mats 80 170 170
Remote start 350 395  
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Package 301A   1,195 1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Tech Package 1,578    
All-weather floor mats 64 152 152
Remote start 280 353  
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Package 301A   1,067 1,067
Options (change) 5,800 1,760 1,365
Options (change) 5,175 1,572 1,219
Destination 795 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $26,640 $31,040 $31,103
Total Invoice $24,741 $28,932 $28,736

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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: $3,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,274
Model Year201120142014
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,640$31,040$31,103
Adjustments for Features0-255-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$30,785$30,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$462$0
Total Invoice$24,741$28,932$28,736
Adjustments for Features0-238-721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,741$28,694$28,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201120142014
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimsHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app  $25
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
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$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
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$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
Surround sound$250  
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,255$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-238-721

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112014
ModelMazda3C-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length177.4 in173.6 in
Width69.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177548%
Total Not Requested190052%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested75037%

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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