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Lincoln MKX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,745

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,180

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelMKXMKXMKX3-Series
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,550 $46,560 $54,230 $37,500
Base Invoice $39,210 $42,767 $49,705 $34,680
Climate Package 790 790    
Select PLUS Package 1,200      
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Roof rails 195 195 195 100
Navigation system       2,150
Cold Weather Package       900
Premium Package       1,900
Steering-linked headlights       900
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Proximity key       500
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Climate Package 703 703    
Select PLUS Package 1,068      
Panoramic sunroof 1,687      
Roof rails 174 174 174 90
Navigation system       1,955
Cold Weather Package       820
Premium Package       1,730
Steering-linked headlights       820
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Proximity key       455
Obstacle detection, rear       685
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 4,080 985 195 8,350
Options (change) 3,632 877 174 7,605
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $47,555 $48,470 $55,350 $46,745
Total Invoice $43,767 $44,569 $50,804 $43,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,137
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelMKXMKXMKX3-Series
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 19180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$47,555$48,470$55,350$46,745
Adjustments for Features-2,960-3,410-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,595$45,060$48,840$46,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$4,245$0
Total Invoice$43,767$44,569$50,804$43,180
Adjustments for Features-2,724-3,136-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,043$41,433$44,829$43,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$3,786$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelMKXMKXMKX3-Series
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
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 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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 (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,280$10,380$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$3,410$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,724-3,136-5,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelMKX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.0 in178.2 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height66.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,169 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX 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%
Select PLUS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested37523%

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