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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: $37,080

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,904

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,676

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $32,695
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $30,021
Premium Tier 3,000            
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Sunroof 900         0 1,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Wood trim 500         0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Folding second row seats 475            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,895
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights             495
Premium Tier 2,760            
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Sunroof 830         0 1,032
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Wood trim 460         0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 435            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,630
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460    
Xenon HID headlights             426
Options (change) 10,275 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 2,250 3,590
Options (change) 9,450 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 2,070 3,088
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $46,170 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $68,745 $37,080
Total Invoice $43,580 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $64,660 $33,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,698
Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6263hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$46,170$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$68,745$37,080
Adjustments for Features-3,155-3,330-2,080-3,355-3,480-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,015$46,715$46,465$46,539$51,415$65,415$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$3,450$3,524$8,400$22,400$0
Total Invoice$43,580$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$64,660$33,904
Adjustments for Features-2,978-3,182-1,963-3,147-3,281-3,1320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,602$44,638$43,862$43,652$48,474$61,528$33,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,036$3,260$3,050$7,872$20,926$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2018201820182018201820182009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZ
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150 
6-speed automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$6,805$6,980$5,730$7,005$7,130$6,980$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$3,330$2,080$3,355$3,480$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,978-3,182-1,963-3,147-3,281-3,1320

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.4 in
Length182.5 in190.5 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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