BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2018

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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: $7,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $8,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim325i330iReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $37,809 $44,960
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 295  
Sunroof     1,200  
3.0L V6     4,000 4,000
AWD     1,890 1,890
Navigation system 1,820 1,820    
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 269  
Sunroof     1,092  
3.0L V6     3,640 3,640
AWD     1,786 1,777
Options (change) 9,170 7,670 7,385 5,890
Options (change) 8,345 6,975 6,787 5,417
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $40,765 $44,965 $48,320 $54,645
Total Invoice $37,340 $41,155 $45,521 $51,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,444
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim325i330iReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$40,765$44,965$48,320$54,645
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,090-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,765$44,715$42,230$47,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$5,225
Total Invoice$37,340$41,155$45,521$51,302
Adjustments for Features0-229-5,737-6,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,340$40,926$39,784$44,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$4,768

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim325i330iReserveBlack 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
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  
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats  $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
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$2,115$2,365$8,205$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,090$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-5,737-6,750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length178.2 in193.9 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height55.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,191 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested27510%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested167586%
Total Not Requested27514%

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