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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: $25,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,184

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $22,900
Base Invoice $28,562 $21,901
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Sunroof 1,200  
Navigation system 1,895  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Sunroof 1,032  
Navigation system 1,630  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,665 1,755
Options (change) 3,153 1,488
Destination 740 795
Total Price $35,385 $25,450
Total Invoice $32,455 $24,184

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,225
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,385$25,450
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,245$25,450
Total Invoice$32,455$24,184
Adjustments for Features-1,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,409$24,184

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$3,790$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0460

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length190.5 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height55.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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