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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: $40,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $34,225
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $31,523
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500  
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  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
iPod integration   400 400 400  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0  
Package 103A         5,595
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275  
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  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
iPod integration   365 365 365  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0  
Package 103A         4,812
Options (change) 8,275 7,775 7,775 8,305 5,595
Options (change) 7,530 7,075 7,075 7,555 4,812
Destination 875 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,750 $50,700 $52,800 $66,380 $40,670
Total Invoice $40,435 $46,835 $48,770 $61,360 $37,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,465
Model Year20112011201120112010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$43,750$50,700$52,800$66,380$40,670
Adjustments for Features-9500-950-875-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$50,700$51,850$65,505$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,900$9,050$22,705$0
Total Invoice$40,435$46,835$48,770$61,360$37,185
Adjustments for Features-8780-877-809-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,557$46,835$47,893$60,551$36,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,278$8,336$20,994$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112011201120112010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335i335dM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $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
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats    $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
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,705$2,755$3,705$3,630$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$950$875$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780-877-809-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
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 Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested246565%
Total Not Requested135035%

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