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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,550

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3MKZMKZ
TrimsBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $15,805 $32,565 $32,565
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75
Navigation system 1,750    
Package 102A   5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
All-weather floor mats 48 67 67
Navigation system 1,505    
Package 102A   5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Options (change) 6,110 5,770 5,770
Options (change) 5,375 5,136 5,136
Destination 560 875 875
Total Price $23,550 $41,290 $41,290
Total Invoice $21,740 $38,576 $38,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,894
Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3MKZMKZ
TrimsBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,550$41,290$41,290
Adjustments for Features0-5,015-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,550$36,275$36,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$21,740$38,576$38,576
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-4,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,740$33,891$33,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3MKZMKZ
TrimsBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,095$6,110$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,685-4,942

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062011
ModelMazda3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.4 in
Length178.3 in190.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215057%
Total Not Requested164043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215057%
Total Not Requested164043%

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