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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim328i335i335dM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $32,677 $32,677
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 380    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
HD radio 350 350 350 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
iPod integration   400 400 400    
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       1,050    
Rear spoiler       0    
Package 102A         5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 1,820    
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 345    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
HD radio 315 315 315 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
iPod integration   365 365 365    
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       955    
Rear spoiler       0    
Package 102A         5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Options (change) 8,625 8,125 8,125 8,155 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 7,845 7,390 7,390 7,415 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,650 $49,600 $52,050 $65,730 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $39,400 $45,795 $47,980 $60,740 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,391
Model Year201020102010201020122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim328i335i335dM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$42,650$49,600$52,050$65,730$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features00-950-475-1,300-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,650$49,600$51,100$65,255$40,025$39,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$8,450$22,605$425$0
Total Invoice$39,400$45,795$47,980$60,740$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features00-876-439-1,215-1,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,400$45,795$47,104$60,301$37,406$37,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,395$7,704$20,901$397$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201020102010201020122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim328i335i335dM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rearview camera    $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Floor mats    $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,680$3,630$3,155$3,980$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$475$1,300$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876-439-1,215-1,612

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in
Length178.2 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested222578%
Total Not Requested62522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested251565%
Total Not Requested135035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested251565%
Total Not Requested135035%

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