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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: $29,520

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,855

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172015
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Labels Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830 $25,045
Base Invoice $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960 $23,961
Revel 14 speakers 1,180 1,180 1,180 1,180      
Select Plus Package 1,255 1,255          
Climate Package 695 695 695 695 695 695  
Technology Package 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395  
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25 60
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 100
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Touring Technology Package             2,600
Door sill trim plates             125
Cargo mat             70
Interior ambient lighting             250
Obstacle detection, rear             450
Revel 14 speakers 1,074 1,074 1,074 1,074      
Select Plus Package 1,143 1,143          
Climate Package 633 633 633 633 633 633  
Technology Package 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180  
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23 48
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 80
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092      
Touring Technology Package             2,236
Door sill trim plates             100
Cargo mat             50
Interior ambient lighting             200
Obstacle detection, rear             360
Options (change) 6,870 6,870 5,615 5,615 3,235 3,235 3,655
Options (change) 6,254 6,254 5,111 5,111 2,945 2,945 3,074
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $44,715 $44,715 $46,210 $46,210 $51,990 $51,990 $29,520
Total Invoice $42,253 $42,253 $43,524 $43,524 $48,830 $48,830 $27,855

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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: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,072
Model Year2017201720172017201720172015
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Labels Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$44,715$44,715$46,210$46,210$51,990$51,990$29,520
Adjustments for Features-6,545-6,695-7,195-7,095-9,420-9,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,170$38,020$39,015$39,115$42,570$42,670$29,520
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$995$1,095$4,550$4,650$0
Total Invoice$42,253$42,253$43,524$43,524$48,830$48,830$27,855
Adjustments for Features-6,185-6,326-6,777-6,683-8,847-8,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,068$35,927$36,747$36,841$39,983$40,076$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$141$0$820$914$4,056$4,149$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201720172017201720172015
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMazda3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Labels Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100  
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
6-speed manual      $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based      $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Black grille (optional)      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
Digital instruments      $0
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates      $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$9,070$9,220$9,720$9,620$11,945$11,845$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$6,695$7,195$7,095$9,420$9,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,185-6,326-6,777-6,683-8,847-8,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172015
ModelMKZMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length193.9 in180.3 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,740 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 Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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