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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,772

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Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimBaseBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $19,545
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $18,303
Reserve Package 4,420    
Cargo net 25 25 40
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Tech Package     1,835
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Reserve Package 4,022    
Cargo net 23 23 32
All-weather floor mats 69 69 64
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Tech Package     1,578
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 7,020 2,875 5,490
Options (change) 6,441 2,670 4,927
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $43,135 $49,405 $25,830
Total Invoice $40,797 $46,464 $24,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,605
Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimBaseBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$43,135$49,405$25,830
Adjustments for Features-6,520-8,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$41,160$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,545$0
Total Invoice$40,797$46,464$24,025
Adjustments for Features-6,167-7,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,630$38,710$24,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,080$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimBaseBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,520$10,245$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,520$8,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,167-7,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length194.1 in180.7 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165049%
Total Not Requested170051%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%

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