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BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,765

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $5,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim325i330iBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $33,431 $42,869
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0 195  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 275  
Reserve Package     4,420  
AWD     1,890 1,890
3.7L V6     1,300 1,300
Sunroof     1,200 1,475
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Aluminum trim 0 0 178  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 251  
Reserve Package     4,022  
AWD     1,795 1,795
3.7L V6     1,235 1,235
Sunroof     1,092 1,343
Options (change) 9,170 7,670 9,280 4,665
Options (change) 8,345 6,975 8,573 4,373
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $40,765 $44,965 $45,365 $51,165
Total Invoice $37,340 $41,155 $42,899 $48,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $531
Model Year2006200620152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim325i330iBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,765$44,965$45,365$51,165
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,440-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,765$44,715$38,925$43,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$5,000
Total Invoice$37,340$41,155$42,899$48,137
Adjustments for Features0-229-6,090-6,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,340$40,926$36,809$41,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$4,516

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006200620152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim325i330iBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
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$2,515$2,765$8,955$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,440$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-6,090-6,812

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length178.2 in194.1 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height55.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested137571%
Total Not Requested57529%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested170051%
Total Not Requested165049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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