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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: $20,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,737

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,209

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Model Year20142017
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,690 $23,145
Base Invoice $38,656 $22,144
Elite Package 3,250  
Technology Package 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 85 100
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
Remote start   550
Elite Package 2,958  
Technology Package 1,816  
All-weather floor mats 78 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
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
Remote start   440
Options (change) 7,025 4,445
Options (change) 6,395 3,718
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,610 $28,465
Total Invoice $45,946 $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: $15,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,535
Model Year20142017
ModelMKSMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$48,610$28,465
Adjustments for Features-4,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,665$28,465
Total Invoice$45,946$26,737
Adjustments for Features-4,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,272$26,737

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142017
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,795$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142017
ModelMKSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length205.6 in180.3 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,205 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
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
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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