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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: $43,850

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select   
Difference: $22,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,476

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select   
Difference: $20,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
Model3-SeriesMKZMKZMKZ
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $38,340 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $46,820 $36,377 $37,809 $44,960
Navigation system 2,150      
Driver Assistance Package 950      
Premium Package 2,200      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900      
Cold Weather Package 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 295 295  
Auto-dimming headlights 250      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200      
Semi-automated parking system 500      
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 250      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950      
Sport Line 1,700      
Climate Package   595 595 595
Technology Package   2,495 2,495 2,495
Sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,955      
Driver Assistance Package 865      
Premium Package 2,000      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730      
Cold Weather Package 865      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 269 269  
Auto-dimming headlights 230      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090      
Semi-automated parking system 455      
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription 230      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865      
Sport Line 1,545      
Climate Package   542 542 542
Technology Package   2,271 2,271 2,271
Sunroof   1,092 1,092  
Options (change) 15,125 4,585 4,585 3,090
Options (change) 13,765 4,174 4,174 2,813
Destination 995 925 925 925
Total Price $66,270 $43,850 $45,520 $51,845
Total Invoice $61,580 $41,476 $42,908 $48,698

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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: $21,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,491
Model Year2015201820182018
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)205, 9?, 11?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$66,270$43,850$45,520$51,845
Adjustments for Features-6600-350-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,610$43,850$45,170$49,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,320$5,645
Total Invoice$61,580$41,476$42,908$48,698
Adjustments for Features-6130-330-2,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,967$41,476$42,578$46,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,102$5,015

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2015201820182018
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
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   
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150   
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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 - 3 year subscription$150   
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50 $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
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
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,505$5,845$6,195$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0$350$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6130-330-2,207

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,910 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested40014%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested40014%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested40014%

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