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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: $15,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,184

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $22,900
Base Invoice $32,565 $21,901
Package 102A 5,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Package 102A 5,069  
All-weather floor mats 67 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,770 1,755
Options (change) 5,136 1,488
Destination 875 795
Total Price $41,290 $25,450
Total Invoice $38,576 $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: $12,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,627
Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,290$25,450
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,330$25,450
Total Invoice$38,576$24,184
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,811$24,184

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$4,135$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7650

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length190.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested282573%
Total Not Requested104027%

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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