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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: $27,590

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,304

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $25,995
Base Invoice $28,562 $24,869
Navigation system 1,895  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Sunroof 1,200  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Navigation system 1,630  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
All-weather floor mats 65 80
Sunroof 1,032  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 3,665 800
Options (change) 3,153 640
Destination 740 795
Total Price $35,385 $27,590
Total Invoice $32,455 $26,304

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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: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,899
Model Year20082014
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,385$27,590
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,385$26,805
Total Invoice$32,455$26,304
Adjustments for Features0-748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,455$25,556

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082014
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-748

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082014
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.5 in180.3 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.4 ft3

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