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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: $27,265

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,711

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMazda3MKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimGrand TouringBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $22,144 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Premium Equipment Package 1,600        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Cargo mat 75        
Remote start 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 495        
Cargo net 50 25 25 25 25
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75 75 75
Interior ambient lighting 250        
Reserve Package   4,420 4,420    
Technology Package   2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475
Premium Equipment Package 1,376        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Cargo mat 60        
Remote start 440        
Obstacle detection, rear 396        
Cargo net 40 23 23 23 23
All-weather floor mats 80 69 69 69 69
Interior ambient lighting 200        
Reserve Package   4,022 4,022    
Technology Package   2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271
Sunroof   1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343
Options (change) 3,245 8,215 8,215 4,070 4,070
Options (change) 2,692 7,477 7,477 3,706 3,706
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,265 $44,330 $44,330 $50,600 $50,600
Total Invoice $25,711 $41,833 $41,833 $47,500 $47,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,724
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMazda3MKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimGrand TouringBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$27,265$44,330$44,330$50,600$50,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,720-5,620-7,445-7,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$38,610$38,710$43,155$43,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$4,545$4,645
Total Invoice$25,711$41,833$41,833$47,500$47,500
Adjustments for Features0-5,398-5,303-6,989-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,711$36,435$36,530$40,511$40,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95$4,076$4,170

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMazda3MKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimGrand TouringBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25    
G-vectoring control$100    
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200$200
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100
Digital instruments$0    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Road sign information$75    
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$8,645$8,545$10,370$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,720$5,620$7,445$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,398-5,303-6,989-6,895

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182016
ModelMazda3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length180.3 in194.1 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested217565%
Total Not Requested117535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested217565%
Total Not Requested117535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

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