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Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,465

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,737

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,270 $23,145
Base Invoice $38,053 $22,144
Navigation Package 2,500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Remote start 395 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Navigation Package 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control 1,126  
All-weather floor mats 65 80
Remote start 340 440
Panoramic sunroof 1,458  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 5,975 4,445
Options (change) 5,139 3,718
Destination 825 875
Total Price $48,070 $28,465
Total Invoice $44,017 $26,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,005
Model Year20102017
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$48,070$28,465
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,585$28,465
Total Invoice$44,017$26,737
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,742$26,737

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,235$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
ModelMKSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length204.1 in180.3 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112570%
Total Not Requested49030%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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