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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: $23,150

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,445

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $17,535
Base Invoice $34,129 $16,416
Cargo net 25 40
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Sunroof 1,200  
Select Package 1,100  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Remote start   350
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 23 32
All-weather floor mats 69 48
Sunroof 1,092  
Select Package 1,001  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Cargo mat   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Remote start   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,630 4,965
Options (change) 3,353 4,379
Destination 895 650
Total Price $40,450 $23,150
Total Invoice $38,377 $21,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,650
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,450$23,150
Adjustments for Features-7,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$23,150
Total Invoice$38,377$21,445
Adjustments for Features-7,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,095$21,445

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,020$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length194.1 in178.3 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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