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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,475

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,962

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017201720172017
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900
Base Invoice $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495        
Reserve Package 4,420 4,420            
Sunshade, rear, power 275 275     575 575 575 575
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475        
Premium Package         2,450 2,450 2,450  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package         800 800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package         950 950 950 950
Lighting Package         800 800 800 800
Driver Assistance Plus         1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700 700 700
Semi-automated parking system         500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package           2,300    
Adaptive dampers - electrical               700
M Sport Package               0
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271        
Reserve Package 4,022 4,022            
Sunshade, rear, power 251 251     530 530 530 530
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343        
Premium Package         2,255 2,255 2,255  
Navigation system         1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package         735 735 735 735
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Driver Assistance Package         875 875 875 875
Lighting Package         735 735 735 735
Driver Assistance Plus         1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645 645 645
Semi-automated parking system         460 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package           2,115    
Adaptive dampers - electrical               645
M Sport Package               0
Options (change) 8,390 8,390 3,970 3,970 13,075 15,375 13,075 11,325
Options (change) 7,636 7,636 3,614 3,614 12,015 14,130 12,015 10,405
Destination 895 895 895 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $44,475 $44,475 $50,470 $50,470 $54,320 $55,120 $54,169 $60,220
Total Invoice $41,962 $41,962 $47,378 $47,378 $51,125 $51,845 $50,704 $56,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,046
Model Year20152015201520152017201720172017
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,475$44,475$50,470$50,470$54,320$55,120$54,169$60,220
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,115-2,715-2,615-875-1,125-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,260$43,360$47,755$47,855$53,445$53,995$53,269$60,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,495$4,595$176$726$0$6,951
Total Invoice$41,962$41,962$47,378$47,378$51,125$51,845$50,704$56,625
Adjustments for Features-1,146-1,052-2,549-2,455-824-1,058-8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,816$40,910$44,829$44,923$50,301$50,787$49,862$56,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$4,013$4,107$439$925$0$6,763

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201520152017201720172017
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100     
CVT $1000 $1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual       $150
FWD$0$0$0$0    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$150$150    
Sunshades, second row    $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200    
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200    
Safety key$5$5$5$5    
Temporary spare tire$150 $150     
Tires, run-flat    $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0    
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40    
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150$150
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger      $0 
8 kWh battery pack      $0 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0  
Regenerative braking    $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0
App support    $0$0$0$0
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25    
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650    
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200    
Wood trim$300$300  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,745$6,645$8,245$8,145$6,405$6,655$6,430$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,115$2,715$2,615$875$1,125$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,146-1,052-2,549-2,455-824-1,058-8420

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152017
ModelMKZ3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length194.1 in182.5 in
Width73.4 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested92528%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested92528%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested65023%
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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