BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Lincoln Continental Lincoln Continental 2018

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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: $62,900

Lincoln Continental Reserve   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,145

Lincoln Continental Reserve   
Difference: $8,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesContinentalContinental
TrimM3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $50,640 $50,460 $60,180
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 3,250    
Folding second row seats 475    
7-speed automated manual 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
HD radio 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Wood trim 0    
iPod integration 400    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Sunroof 1,050    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
CD player, remote   335  
3.0L V6   3,265 3,265
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,750  
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Premium Package 1,820    
Technology Package 2,960    
Folding second row seats 430    
7-speed automated manual 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
HD radio 315    
Sunshade, rear, power 525    
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Wood trim 0    
iPod integration 365    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Sunroof 955    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
CD player, remote   305  
3.0L V6   2,972 2,972
AWD   1,890 1,880
Panoramic sunroof   1,593  
Options (change) 15,220 7,350 5,265
Options (change) 13,845 6,760 4,852
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $72,195 $62,900 $71,445
Total Invoice $66,610 $58,145 $65,957

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Continental Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,757
Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesContinentalContinental
TrimM3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$72,195$62,900$71,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,725-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,195$57,175$63,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,520
Total Invoice$66,610$58,145$65,957
Adjustments for Features0-5,292-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,610$52,853$58,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,949

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesContinentalContinental
TrimM3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active glove box $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,895$12,620$14,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,725$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,292-7,155

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,693 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 M3

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
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%

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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