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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelMKSMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $39,035 $21,805 $23,287
Ultimate Package 3,500    
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80
3.5L V6 5,000    
AWD 1,890    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Tech Package   1,500  
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Ultimate Package 3,115    
All-weather floor mats 67 64 64
3.5L V6 4,650    
AWD 1,758    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Tech Package   1,290  
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Options (change) 10,465 1,895 395
Options (change) 9,590 1,606 316
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $52,840 $25,490 $25,540
Total Invoice $49,500 $24,206 $24,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,266
Model Year201120132013
ModelMKSMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$52,840$25,490$25,540
Adjustments for Features-6,43500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$25,490$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$49,500$24,206$24,398
Adjustments for Features-6,02800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,472$24,206$24,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120132013
ModelMKSMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,635$2,200$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,435$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,02800

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
ModelMKSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length204.1 in180.9 in
Width75.9 in69.1 in
Height61.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137538%
Total Not Requested224062%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested120070%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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