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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: $29,290

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,632

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $24,745
Base Invoice $39,035 $23,673
Navigation Package 2,500  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Technology Package   2,600
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Navigation Package 2,225  
All-weather floor mats 67 80
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
Panoramic sunroof 1,509  
Technology Package   2,236
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 5,565 3,710
Options (change) 4,954 3,124
Destination 875 835
Total Price $47,940 $29,290
Total Invoice $44,864 $27,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,041
Model Year20112016
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBases Grand 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$47,940$29,290
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,530$29,290
Total Invoice$44,864$27,632
Adjustments for Features-3,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,673$27,632

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,885$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
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.2,855 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 player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested36522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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