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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   
Difference: $5,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $32,677 $32,677
Premium Tier 3,000              
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof 900         0    
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      
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500      
Package 102A             5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display               0
Premium Tier 2,760              
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 460    
Sunroof 830         0    
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      
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460      
Package 102A             5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display               0
Options (change) 10,775 7,800 7,800 7,800 5,450 2,750 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 9,910 7,175 7,175 7,175 5,015 2,530 5,069 5,069
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,670 $50,545 $49,045 $50,394 $55,395 $69,245 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $44,040 $48,280 $46,285 $47,259 $52,215 $65,120 $38,621 $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: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,990
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$46,670$50,545$49,045$50,394$55,395$69,245$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,110-860-2,135-2,260-2,1100-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,735$48,435$48,185$48,259$53,135$67,135$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$3,450$3,524$8,400$22,400$425$0
Total Invoice$44,040$48,280$46,285$47,259$52,215$65,120$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-1,826-2,015-812-2,002-2,130-1,9840-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,214$46,265$45,473$45,257$50,085$63,136$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,051$3,259$3,043$7,871$20,922$397$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKZMKZ
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
CVT       $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
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  
Safety key      $5$5
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
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 $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$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  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$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$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback       $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   $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  
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels      $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
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$6,040$6,215$4,965$6,240$6,365$6,215$4,105$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$2,110$860$2,135$2,260$2,110$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,826-2,015-812-2,002-2,130-1,9840-397

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,502 lb.3,599 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 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94042%
Total Not Requested127558%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested301578%
Total Not Requested85022%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested301578%
Total Not Requested85022%

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