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Lincoln Continental vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $28,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalMazda3
TrimSelectReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $16,880
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $15,805
Select Plus Package 1,255      
CD player, remote 335 335    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750    
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,750
Satellite radio       430
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo net       40
Select Plus Package 1,143      
CD player, remote 305 305    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 48
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593    
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,505
Satellite radio       344
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 3,460 2,205 120 6,150
Options (change) 3,150 2,007 109 5,407
Destination 925 925 925 560
Total Price $52,340 $57,755 $66,300 $23,590
Total Invoice $48,473 $53,392 $61,214 $21,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,158
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalMazda3
TrimSelectReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20205/50-17
Total Price$52,340$57,755$66,300$23,590
Adjustments for Features-9,225-11,575-12,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,115$46,180$53,600$23,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,065$10,485$0
Total Invoice$48,473$53,392$61,214$21,772
Adjustments for Features-8,543-10,701-11,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,930$42,691$49,488$21,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,761$9,558$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalMazda3
TrimSelectReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,345$14,695$15,820$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,225$11,575$12,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,543-10,701-11,7260

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
ModelContinentalMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in103.9 in
Length201.4 in178.3 in
Width75.3 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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