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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: $37,975

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $27,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,674

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $25,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesMKZ
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $32,695
Base Invoice $49,675 $30,021
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,100 1,895
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
iPod integration 400  
Sunroof 1,050 1,200
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Xenon HID headlights   495
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   895
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,910 1,630
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
iPod integration 365  
Sunroof 955 1,032
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Xenon HID headlights   426
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   770
Options (change) 9,120 4,485
Options (change) 8,295 3,858
Destination 825 795
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $65,045 $37,975
Total Invoice $60,095 $34,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,232
Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesMKZ
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$65,045$37,975
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,840$37,975
Total Invoice$60,095$34,674
Adjustments for Features-1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,906$34,674

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesMKZ
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,805$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in
Length178.2 in190.5 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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