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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid   
Difference: $16,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid   
Difference: $14,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesMKZ
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,650 $34,755
Base Invoice $45,860 $32,677
Navigation system 2,150  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875  
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rearview camera 400  
Package 102A   5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
Navigation system 1,955  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rearview camera 365  
Package 102A   5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
Options (change) 7,425 5,695
Options (change) 6,755 5,069
Destination 925 875
Total Price $58,000 $41,325
Total Invoice $53,540 $38,621

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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: $16,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,471
Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesMKZ
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG41/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$58,000$41,325
Adjustments for Features-4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,515$41,325
Total Invoice$53,540$38,621
Adjustments for Features-4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,092$38,621

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesMKZ
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,860 lb.3,743 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested296577%
Total Not Requested90023%

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