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BMW X3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,378

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,582

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelX3MKZ
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $34,755
Base Invoice $39,465 $32,677
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Rearview camera 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Package 102A   5,695
AWD   1,890
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Rearview camera 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Package 102A   5,069
AWD   1,757
Options (change) 6,150 7,585
Options (change) 5,600 6,826
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,745 $43,215
Total Invoice $45,960 $40,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,926
Model Year20122012
ModelX3MKZ
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6263hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$49,745$43,215
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,035$43,215
Total Invoice$45,960$40,378
Adjustments for Features-6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,304$40,378

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelX3MKZ
TrimxDrive35iBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
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 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
Total Value of Features$7,140$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelX3MKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.4 in
Length183.0 in190.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested271570%
Total Not Requested115030%

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