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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,820

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,886

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $17,535
Base Invoice $28,562 $16,416
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Remote start 295 350
Navigation system 1,895 1,750
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 65 48
Remote start 257 280
Navigation system 1,630 1,505
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,960 6,635
Options (change) 3,410 5,820
Destination 740 650
Total Price $35,680 $24,820
Total Invoice $32,712 $22,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,186
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,680$24,820
Adjustments for Features-3,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,710$24,820
Total Invoice$32,712$22,886
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,072$22,886

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
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 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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,315$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length190.5 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested127554%
Total Not Requested107546%

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