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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: $23,110

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $29,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,413

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $28,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,870 $17,535
Base Invoice $40,727 $16,416
All-weather floor mats 75 60
3.5L V6 4,995  
AWD 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
All-weather floor mats 69 48
3.5L V6 4,745  
AWD 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 8,760 4,925
Options (change) 8,252 4,347
Destination 895 650
Total Price $52,525 $23,110
Total Invoice $49,874 $21,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,393
Model Year20132008
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$52,525$23,110
Adjustments for Features-9,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,975$23,110
Total Invoice$49,874$21,413
Adjustments for Features-9,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,806$21,413

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132008
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,045$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132008
ModelMKSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length205.6 in178.3 in
Width75.9 in69.1 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft311.4 ft3

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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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested50021%
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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