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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: $24,900

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,511

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Model Year201820182008
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $17,535
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $16,416
Cargo net 25 25 40
All-weather floor mats 120 120 60
Sunroof 1,200    
3.0L V6 2,750 2,750  
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Remote start     350
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     40
Cargo net 23 23 32
All-weather floor mats 109 109 48
Sunroof 1,092    
3.0L V6 2,503 2,503  
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Remote start     280
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 4,095 2,895 6,715
Options (change) 3,727 2,635 5,884
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $45,030 $51,650 $24,900
Total Invoice $42,461 $48,520 $22,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,189
Model Year201820182008
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V6350hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$45,030$51,650$24,900
Adjustments for Features-8,825-11,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$40,600$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,395$0
Total Invoice$42,461$48,520$22,950
Adjustments for Features-8,322-10,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,139$38,140$22,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,001$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182008
ModelMKZMKZMazda3
TrimReserveBlack Labels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$10,420$12,645$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,825$11,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,322-10,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
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
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
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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