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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: $41,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $32,565 $32,565
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 102A     5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
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 102A     5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 10,725 7,675 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 9,760 6,985 5,069 5,069
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $46,520 $50,970 $41,215 $41,215
Total Invoice $42,945 $47,070 $38,509 $38,509

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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: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,921
Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$46,520$50,970$41,215$41,215
Adjustments for Features-3500-590-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,170$50,970$40,625$40,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$275$0
Total Invoice$42,945$47,070$38,509$38,509
Adjustments for Features-3230-551-808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,622$47,070$37,958$37,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,448$257$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201220112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
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$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,390$3,980$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$590$865
Value of Feature Adjustments-3230-551-808

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
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
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested302580%
Total Not Requested77520%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

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 reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested271570%
Total Not Requested115030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested271570%
Total Not Requested115030%

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