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Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,855

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,570

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZX3X3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $34,010 $37,965
Climate Package 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795    
Cold Weather Package             1,150 1,150
Dynamic Handling Package             1,400 1,400
Navigation system             2,150 2,150
Premium Package             3,450 3,450
Convenience Package             1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)             550 550
App support             250 250
Auto-dimming headlights             250 250
Rearview camera             400 400
Obstacle detection, rear             750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
Proximity key               500
Power liftgate               500
Climate Package 542 542 542 542 542 542    
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634    
Cold Weather Package             1,045 1,045
Dynamic Handling Package             1,275 1,275
Navigation system             1,955 1,955
Premium Package             3,140 3,140
Convenience Package             1,685  
Metallic paint (extra cost)             500 500
App support             230 230
Auto-dimming headlights             230 230
Rearview camera             365 365
Obstacle detection, rear             685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
Proximity key               455
Power liftgate               455
Options (change) 3,590 3,590 3,590 3,590 2,390 2,390 12,550 11,700
Options (change) 3,268 3,268 3,268 3,268 2,176 2,176 11,430 10,655
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $42,855 $42,855 $44,525 $44,525 $51,145 $51,145 $50,175 $53,625
Total Invoice $40,570 $40,570 $42,002 $42,002 $48,061 $48,061 $46,315 $49,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,096
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZX3X3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$42,855$42,855$44,525$44,525$51,145$51,145$50,175$53,625
Adjustments for Features0-150-600-500-2,600-2,500-1,940-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,855$42,705$43,925$44,025$48,545$48,645$48,235$51,850
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,840$5,940$0$3,615
Total Invoice$40,570$40,570$42,002$42,002$48,061$48,061$46,315$49,495
Adjustments for Features0-142-566-472-2,443-2,349-1,791-1,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,570$40,428$41,436$41,530$45,618$45,712$44,524$47,857
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,008$1,102$5,190$5,284$0$3,333

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZX3X3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app  $25$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$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$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Hill descent control      $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150   
Tires, run-flat      $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net      $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50$50
Cargo cover      $75$75
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation      $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Rear wiper      $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Regenerative braking      $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
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$50
Media drive      $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100  
Headlight washers      $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$6,705$6,855$7,305$7,205$9,305$9,205$8,645$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$600$500$2,600$2,500$1,940$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-566-472-2,443-2,349-1,791-1,638

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelMKZX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length193.9 in183.0 in
Width73.4 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ 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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ 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
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 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
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

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
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

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 X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested191558%
Total Not Requested137542%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested161554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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