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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: $25,283

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,404

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,465

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Model Year2017201720172009
ModelMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,920 $39,670 $47,830 $18,135
Base Invoice $35,074 $37,488 $44,960 $16,989
Select Plus Package 1,255      
Cargo net 25 25 25 40
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 78
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
3.0L V6 2,750 2,750 2,750  
Grand Touring Package       2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Navigation system       1,950
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo mat       40
Select Plus Package 1,143      
Cargo net 23 23 23 32
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 62
Sunroof 1,092 1,092    
3.0L V6 2,503 2,503 2,503  
Grand Touring Package       2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Navigation system       1,677
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo mat       32
Options (change) 5,350 4,095 2,895 6,478
Options (change) 4,870 3,727 2,635 5,745
Destination 925 925 925 670
Total Price $43,195 $44,690 $51,650 $25,283
Total Invoice $40,869 $42,140 $48,520 $23,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,232
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V6350hp V6350hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 20222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$43,195$44,690$51,650$25,283
Adjustments for Features-7,645-8,295-10,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,550$36,395$40,830$25,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$5,280$0
Total Invoice$40,869$42,140$48,520$23,404
Adjustments for Features-7,233-7,822-10,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,636$34,318$38,356$23,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$4,720$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio  $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,170$9,820$12,345$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,645$8,295$10,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,233-7,822-10,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length193.9 in178.3 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,023 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

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192576%
Total Not Requested60024%
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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