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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: $42,535

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select   
Difference: $17,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,279

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select   
Difference: $15,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZ
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,650 $38,340 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $45,860 $36,377 $37,809 $44,960
Premium Package 2,200      
Navigation system 2,150      
DUPL Voice texting capability 0      
Cold Weather Package 950      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 750      
Rearview camera 400      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
App support 250      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 295 295  
Climate Package   595 595 595
Revel 14 speakers   1,180    
Sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,000      
Navigation system 1,955      
DUPL Voice texting capability 0      
Cold Weather Package 865      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 685      
Rearview camera 365      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
App support 230      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 269 269  
Climate Package   542 542 542
Revel 14 speakers   1,074    
Sunroof   1,092 1,092  
Options (change) 9,700 3,270 2,090 595
Options (change) 8,830 2,977 1,903 542
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $60,275 $42,535 $43,025 $49,350
Total Invoice $55,615 $40,279 $40,637 $46,427

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,984
Model Year2013201820182018
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZ
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 14?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$60,275$42,535$43,025$49,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,790-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,275$40,795$41,235$45,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440$4,765
Total Invoice$55,615$40,279$40,637$46,427
Adjustments for Features0-1,648-1,691-3,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,615$38,631$38,946$42,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$315$4,230

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2013201820182018
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZ
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25 $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$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   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
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
DUPL Voice texting capability$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,870$5,920$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,790$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,648-1,691-3,566

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,860 lb.3,871 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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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