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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: $5,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,691

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Technology Package 2,550 2,550        
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Premium Package 3,600 1,900        
BMW Assist 650 650        
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 275 275    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900        
Sport Line   1,700        
Reserve Package     4,420 4,420    
Sunroof     1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475
Technology Package 2,320 2,320        
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Premium Package 3,275 1,730        
BMW Assist 590 590        
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 251 251    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820        
Sport Line   1,545        
Reserve Package     4,022 4,022    
Sunroof     1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343
Options (change) 11,675 11,675 5,895 5,895 1,475 1,475
Options (change) 10,630 10,630 5,365 5,365 1,343 1,343
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $47,470 $54,970 $41,980 $41,980 $47,975 $47,975
Total Invoice $43,815 $50,715 $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: $8,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,258
Model Year201220122015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,470$54,970$41,980$41,980$47,975$47,975
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,315-3,215-4,815-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,470$54,095$38,665$38,765$43,160$43,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0$100$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$43,815$50,715$39,691$39,691$45,107$45,107
Adjustments for Features0-807-3,134-3,040-4,527-4,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,815$49,908$36,557$36,651$40,580$40,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,093$0$94$4,023$4,117

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220122015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0    
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150 $150
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,455$6,895$6,795$8,395$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,315$3,215$4,815$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-807-3,134-3,040-4,527-4,433

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length182.5 in194.1 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 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, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested332588%
Total Not Requested47512%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested7527%
Total Not Requested20073%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested7527%
Total Not Requested20073%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

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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