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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: $26,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,619

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimBaseHybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $35,190 $25,045
Base Invoice $32,521 $33,431 $23,961
Reserve Package 3,195 3,195  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Cargo net 25 25 60
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo mat     70
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Reserve Package 2,908 2,908  
Sunroof 1,092 1,092  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 80
Cargo net 23 23 48
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo mat     50
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 4,495 4,495 1,055
Options (change) 4,092 4,092 838
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $39,580 $40,580 $26,920
Total Invoice $37,508 $38,418 $25,619

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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: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,203
Model Year201420142015
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimBaseHybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$39,580$40,580$26,920
Adjustments for Features-4,945-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,635$35,735$26,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0
Total Invoice$37,508$38,418$25,619
Adjustments for Features-4,686-4,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,822$33,831$25,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,009$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142015
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimBaseHybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,295$7,195$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,686-4,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142015
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length194.1 in180.3 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested162568%
Total Not Requested77532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested162568%
Total Not Requested77532%

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