BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2014

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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: $39,480

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $25,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,416

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $22,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZ
TrimM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $49,675 $32,521 $33,431
Technology Package 3,250    
Premium Package 1,900    
Folding second row seats 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 400    
Sunroof 1,050 1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
HD radio 350    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Reserve Package   3,195 3,195
Technology Package 2,960    
Premium Package 1,730    
Folding second row seats 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Wood trim 0    
Heated front seats 455    
iPod integration 365    
Sunroof 955 1,092 1,092
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
HD radio 315    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Reserve Package   2,908 2,908
Options (change) 9,420 4,395 4,395
Options (change) 8,570 4,000 4,000
Destination 825 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $65,345 $39,480 $40,480
Total Invoice $60,370 $37,416 $38,326

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,551
Model Year200820142014
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZ
TrimM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$65,345$39,480$40,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,345$36,740$37,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$60,370$37,416$38,326
Adjustments for Features0-2,597-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,370$34,819$35,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,007

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820142014
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZ
TrimM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $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  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$6,305$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,597-2,500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,341 lb.3,720 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 M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

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