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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: $2,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,121

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,400 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $22,378 $25,900 $28,765
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Satellite radio 430    
All-weather floor mats 80 175 175
Cargo mat 50    
Remote start 350    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system   795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Satellite radio 344    
All-weather floor mats 64 166 166
Cargo mat 40    
Remote start 280    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system   755 755
Options (change) 1,185 970 970
Options (change) 948 921 921
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $25,380 $28,965 $27,958
Total Invoice $24,121 $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 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6
Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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$28,965$27,958
Adjustments for Features0-2,030-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,380$26,935$25,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$24,121$27,696$26,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,941-2,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,121$25,755$24,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,628$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
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
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger 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$2,150$4,180$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,941-2,427

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122017
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.3,641 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 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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