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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: $47,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335iReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $38,995
BMW Assist 650 650  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Rearview camera 400 400  
App support 250 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 295
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900  
Sport Line   1,700  
Climate Package     595
Sunroof     1,200
3.0L V6     4,000
AWD     1,890
BMW Assist 590 590  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Rearview camera 365 365  
App support 230 230  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 269
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820  
Sport Line   1,545  
Climate Package     542
Sunroof     1,092
3.0L V6     3,640
AWD     1,786
Options (change) 11,925 11,925 7,980
Options (change) 10,860 10,860 7,329
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $47,720 $55,220 $47,970

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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: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,635
Model Year201220122019
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335iReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,720$55,220$47,970
Adjustments for Features0-875-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,720$54,345$42,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220122019
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim328i335iReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive$15$15 
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 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,605$3,480$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-807-914

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122019
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested7527%
Total Not Requested20073%
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%
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%
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested7527%
Total Not Requested20073%
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%
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%
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

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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