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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: $47,190

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $36,920 $39,670 $47,830
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $35,074 $37,488 $44,960
Premium Package 3,600 1,900      
Steering-linked headlights 900        
BMW Assist 650 650      
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Rearview camera 400 400      
App support 250 250      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 305 305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900      
Sport Line   1,700      
Climate Package     695 695 695
Select Plus Package     1,255    
Sunroof     1,200 1,200  
3.0L V6     4,000 4,000 4,000
AWD     1,890 1,890 1,890
Premium Package 3,275 1,730      
Steering-linked headlights 820        
BMW Assist 590 590      
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Rearview camera 365 365      
App support 230 230      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 278 278  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820      
Sport Line   1,545      
Climate Package     633 633 633
Select Plus Package     1,143    
Sunroof     1,092 1,092  
3.0L V6     3,640 3,640 3,640
AWD     1,796 1,786 1,777
Options (change) 11,925 11,925 9,345 8,090 6,585
Options (change) 10,860 10,860 8,582 7,429 6,050
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $47,720 $55,220 $47,190 $48,685 $55,340
Total Invoice $44,045 $50,945 $44,581 $45,842 $51,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,540
Model Year20122012201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 11?, 11?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,720$55,220$47,190$48,685$55,340
Adjustments for Features0-875-4,315-4,965-7,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,720$54,345$42,875$43,720$48,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0$845$5,200
Total Invoice$44,045$50,945$44,581$45,842$51,935
Adjustments for Features0-807-4,076-4,675-6,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,045$50,138$40,505$41,167$45,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,093$0$662$4,612

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZ
Trim328i335iSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app$25$25 $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio$50$50  $50
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,055$7,495$8,145$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$4,315$4,965$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-807-4,076-4,675-6,818

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length182.5 in193.9 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,191 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested362595%
Total Not Requested1755%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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%
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%
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 Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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