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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: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $34,225
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $31,523
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package 3,600    
BMW Assist 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Package 103A     5,595
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Premium Package 3,275    
BMW Assist 590 590  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Package 103A     4,812
Options (change) 10,725 7,675 5,595
Options (change) 9,760 6,985 4,812
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $46,520 $50,970 $40,670
Total Invoice $42,945 $47,070 $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: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,926
Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$46,520$50,970$40,670
Adjustments for Features-3500-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,170$50,970$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0
Total Invoice$42,945$47,070$37,185
Adjustments for Features-3230-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,622$47,070$36,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,448$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,415$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-3230-489

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.4 in
Length182.5 in190.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested302580%
Total Not Requested77520%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested266570%
Total Not Requested115030%

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