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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: $25,380

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,121

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,400 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,378 $26,451 $30,726
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
All-weather floor mats 80 170 170
Remote start 350 445  
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Package 301A   1,195 1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
All-weather floor mats 64 152 152
Remote start 280 397  
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Package 301A   1,067 1,067
Options (change) 1,185 1,810 1,365
Options (change) 948 1,616 1,219
Destination 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $25,380 $30,970 $31,103
Total Invoice $24,121 $28,862 $28,733

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,945
Model Year201220132013
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid 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)265, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,380$30,970$31,103
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,380$29,690$29,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0
Total Invoice$24,121$28,862$28,733
Adjustments for Features0-1,193-1,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,121$27,669$27,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220132013
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid 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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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$2,100$3,380$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,193-1,667

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
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 Weight2,897 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 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 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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