BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2018

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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: $48,915

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $23,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,063

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $20,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZ
TrimM3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $51,630 $37,809 $44,960
7-speed automated manual 2,900    
Premium Package 2,500    
Folding second row seats 475    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Wood trim 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Heated front seats 500    
App support 250    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 295  
Sunroof 1,050 1,200  
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Climate Package   595 595
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
7-speed automated manual 2,640    
Premium Package 2,275    
Folding second row seats 430    
Convenience Package 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Wood trim 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Heated front seats 455    
App support 230    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 269  
Sunroof 955 1,092  
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Climate Package   542 542
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Options (change) 14,400 7,980 6,485
Options (change) 13,110 7,329 5,959
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $72,475 $48,915 $55,240
Total Invoice $66,915 $46,063 $51,844

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,960
Model Year201120182018
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZ
TrimM3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$72,475$48,915$55,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,475$45,615$49,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$66,915$46,063$51,844
Adjustments for Features0-3,108-4,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,915$42,955$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,915

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120182018
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZ
TrimM3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
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  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,980$8,280$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,108-4,974

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112018
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length178.2 in193.9 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height55.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,191 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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