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Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,240

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $12,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,878

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $11,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZ5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBlack Label530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,830 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $44,960 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Technology Package 2,495          
Driver's Package 2,395          
Climate Package 595          
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design   4,900   4,900 4,500  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   700 1,200 700 700 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700 1,000 700 700  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080
Synthetic suede headliner   650 650 650 650 650
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Premium Tier     2,300      
Parking Assistance Package           700
Heated front seats           500
Technology Package 2,271          
Driver's Package 2,180          
Climate Package 542          
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design   4,510   4,510 4,140  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 2,255 920 920 920
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   645 1,105 645 645 645
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645 920 645 645  
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 525
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Wood trim, alternative type   995 995 995 995 995
Synthetic suede headliner   600 600 600 600 600
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Premium Tier     2,115      
Parking Assistance Package           645
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 5,485 19,695 17,745 18,245 17,845 10,255
Options (change) 4,993 18,125 16,325 16,790 16,420 9,435
Destination 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $54,240 $73,090 $66,472 $76,940 $80,840 $84,650
Total Invoice $50,878 $68,530 $62,062 $72,125 $75,755 $79,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,514
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZ5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBlack Label530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 20205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$54,240$73,090$66,472$76,940$80,840$84,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,085-2,860-3,085-5,035-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,240$70,005$63,612$73,855$75,805$79,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,393$0$10,243$12,193$16,053
Total Invoice$50,878$68,530$62,062$72,125$75,755$79,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,893-2,670-2,892-4,718-4,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,878$65,637$59,392$69,233$71,037$74,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,245$0$9,841$11,645$15,304

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZ5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBlack Label530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Remote climate control$25     
Remote start$150     
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25$25
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Safety key$5     
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0$0$0
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100     
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0     
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,245$9,330$9,105$9,330$11,280$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085$2,860$3,085$5,035$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,893-2,670-2,892-4,718-4,674

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZ5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in117.1 in
Length193.9 in194.6 in
Width73.4 in73.5 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
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 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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