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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,015

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $20,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,480

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $19,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesContinentalContinental
Trim325i330iReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $50,460 $60,180
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Active steering 1,250 1,250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0   0
CD player, remote     335  
3.0L V6     3,265 3,265
AWD     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,750  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Active steering 1,140 1,140    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Proximity key 455 455    
Aluminum trim 0 0   0
CD player, remote     305  
3.0L V6     2,972 2,972
AWD     1,890 1,880
Panoramic sunroof     1,593  
Options (change) 10,420 8,920 7,350 5,265
Options (change) 9,485 8,115 6,760 4,852
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $42,015 $46,215 $62,900 $71,445
Total Invoice $38,480 $42,295 $58,145 $65,957

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,048
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesContinentalContinental
Trim325i330iReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$42,015$46,215$62,900$71,445
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,240-9,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,015$45,965$54,660$62,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$7,620
Total Invoice$38,480$42,295$58,145$65,957
Adjustments for Features0-229-7,617-8,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,480$42,066$50,528$57,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$6,968

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesContinentalContinental
Trim325i330iReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,455$12,445$13,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,240$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-7,617-8,461

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length178.2 in201.4 in
Width71.5 in75.3 in
Height55.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested27510%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested167586%
Total Not Requested27514%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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