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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: $41,980

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $27,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,691

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $24,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimM3BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $51,630 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Premium Package 2,500        
Folding second row seats 475        
Convenience Package 2,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Heated front seats 500        
Wood trim 0        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 275 275    
Sunroof 1,050 1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475
Leather door panel trim 1,100        
Rear spoiler 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Reserve Package   4,420 4,420    
Premium Package 2,275        
Folding second row seats 430        
Convenience Package 2,640        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910        
Heated front seats 455        
Wood trim 0        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 251 251    
Sunroof 955 1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343
Leather door panel trim 1,000        
Rear spoiler 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Reserve Package   4,022 4,022    
Options (change) 11,000 5,895 5,895 1,475 1,475
Options (change) 10,010 5,365 5,365 1,343 1,343
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $69,075 $41,980 $41,980 $47,975 $47,975
Total Invoice $63,815 $39,691 $39,691 $45,107 $45,107

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,771
Model Year20112015201520152015
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimM3BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$69,075$41,980$41,980$47,975$47,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-2,700-4,300-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,075$39,180$39,280$43,675$43,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$63,815$39,691$39,691$45,107$45,107
Adjustments for Features0-2,647-2,553-4,043-3,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,815$37,044$37,138$41,064$41,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$4,020$4,114

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112015201520152015
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimM3BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$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$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200$200
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250
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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,305$7,105$7,005$8,605$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$2,700$4,300$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,647-2,553-4,043-3,949

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112015
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

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested192557%
Total Not Requested142543%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested192557%
Total Not Requested142543%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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