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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: $28,315

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $27,170 $31,635
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325    
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 175 175
Cargo mat 75 75 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260    
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100 85 85
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 156 156
Cargo mat 60 60 60    
Options (change) 625 625 625 270 270
Options (change) 500 500 500 241 241
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $29,620 $32,670 $35,520 $28,315 $28,773

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,740
Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,620$32,670$35,520$28,315$28,773
Adjustments for Features-4,245-5,495-5,4950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,375$27,175$30,025$28,315$28,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,650$217$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3C-MAXC-MAX
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Curve control   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75$75
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,975$9,225$9,225$3,730$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$5,495$5,495$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-251-2310-624

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20212015
ModelMazda3C-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in104.3 in
Length175.6 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height56.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 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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