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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: $27,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $653

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,068

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,445 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $24,343 $25,900 $28,765
Door sill trim plates 125 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 175 175
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo mat 70    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Navigation system   795 795
Door sill trim plates 100 90 90
All-weather floor mats 80 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Navigation system   755 755
Options (change) 1,120 1,065 1,065
Options (change) 890 1,011 1,011
Destination 835 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $27,400 $29,060 $28,053
Total Invoice $26,068 $27,786 $26,644

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94
Model Year201620172017
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
Trims Grand TouringHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,400$29,060$28,053
Adjustments for Features0-180-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,400$28,880$27,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$26,068$27,786$26,644
Adjustments for Features0-172-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,068$27,614$25,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201620172017
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
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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, 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$3,300$3,480$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172-670

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20162017
ModelMazda3C-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length175.6 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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