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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: $26,690

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,273

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $22,862 $25,337 $29,499
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 125 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 175 175
Remote start 550 395  
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo mat 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 100 85 85
All-weather floor mats 80 156 156
Remote start 440 353  
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo mat 60    
Options (change) 1,920 665 270
Options (change) 1,536 594 241
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $26,690 $28,710 $28,773
Total Invoice $25,273 $26,806 $26,608

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,769
Model Year201820152015
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,690$28,710$28,773
Adjustments for Features-9700-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$28,710$28,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$462$0
Total Invoice$25,273$26,806$26,608
Adjustments for Features-9190-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,354$26,806$26,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820152015
ModelMazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
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 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,825$2,855$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-9190-485

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182015
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 Weight2,876 lb.3,608 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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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