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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: $41,355

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $27,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,205

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $24,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ3-Series
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $55,900
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $51,630
Climate Package 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Sunshade, rear, power 295 295 295 295     575
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200     1,050
Convenience Package             2,900
Premium Package             2,500
Folding second row seats             475
Metallic paint (extra cost)             550
Wood trim             0
Auto-dimming headlights             250
App support             250
Heated front seats             500
Adaptive dampers - electrical             1,000
Rear spoiler             0
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350
Climate Package 542 542 542 542 542 542  
Sunshade, rear, power 269 269 269 269     525
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092     955
Convenience Package             2,640
Premium Package             2,275
Folding second row seats             430
Metallic paint (extra cost)             500
Wood trim             0
Auto-dimming headlights             230
App support             230
Heated front seats             455
Adaptive dampers - electrical             910
Rear spoiler             0
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320
Options (change) 2,090 2,090 2,090 2,090 595 595 10,400
Options (change) 1,903 1,903 1,903 1,903 542 542 9,470
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,355 $41,355 $43,025 $43,025 $49,350 $49,350 $68,475
Total Invoice $39,205 $39,205 $40,637 $40,637 $46,427 $46,427 $63,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,582
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ3-Series
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H414hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$41,355$41,355$43,025$43,025$49,350$49,350$68,475
Adjustments for Features-2,500-2,650-3,100-3,000-5,100-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,855$38,705$39,925$40,025$44,250$44,350$68,475
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,545$5,645$0
Total Invoice$39,205$39,205$40,637$40,637$46,427$46,427$63,275
Adjustments for Features-2,370-2,512-2,928-2,833-4,798-4,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,835$36,693$37,709$37,804$41,629$41,723$63,275
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,016$1,111$4,936$5,030$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ3-Series
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100  
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
6-speed manual      $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Sunshades, second row      $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Ski sack      $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation      $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration      $100
Media drive      $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $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
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,305$6,755$6,655$8,755$8,655$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$2,650$3,100$3,000$5,100$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,370-2,512-2,928-2,833-4,798-4,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelMKZ3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length193.9 in178.2 in
Width73.4 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%

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