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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: $27,970

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $13,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $26,500
Package 102A 5,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
Package 102A 5,069  
All-weather floor mats 67 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 5,770 550
Options (change) 5,136 440
Destination 875 920
Total Price $41,400 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,369
Model Year20122019
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$41,400$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,400$27,130

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,485$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.3 in
Length190.6 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600No
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested166543%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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