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Lincoln MKX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,435

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $20,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,987

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMKXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,415 $24,000
Base Invoice $37,076 $22,952
Elite Package 6,505  
Limited Edition 1,395  
Rear bumper protector 160 50
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Cargo tray   60
Universal garage door opener   75
Elite Package 5,659  
Limited Edition 1,214  
Rear bumper protector 139 40
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Cargo tray   48
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 8,135 2,640
Options (change) 7,078 2,240
Destination 875 795
Total Price $48,425 $27,435
Total Invoice $45,029 $25,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,923
Model Year20112012
ModelMKXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$48,425$27,435
Adjustments for Features-6,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,845$27,435
Total Invoice$45,029$25,987
Adjustments for Features-6,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,910$25,987

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,880$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length186.7 in177.4 in
Width76.0 in69.1 in
Height67.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,361 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested195045%
Total Not Requested237555%
Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
245/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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