BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Lincoln LS Lincoln LS 2006

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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,805

Lincoln LS V8 Sport   
Difference: $16,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,603

Lincoln LS V8 Sport   
Difference: $15,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesLS
TrimM3V8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $39,285
Base Invoice $49,675 $36,182
Premium Package 1,900 2,795
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Folding second row seats 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 295
Sunroof 1,050  
Navigation system 2,100  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Side curtain airbags   545
Elite Package   4,225
Premium Package 1,730 2,404
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Folding second row seats 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 254
Sunroof 955  
Navigation system 1,910  
Wood trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Side curtain airbags   469
Elite Package   3,634
Options (change) 8,125 7,860
Options (change) 7,390 6,761
Destination 825 660
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $64,050 $47,805
Total Invoice $59,190 $43,603

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln LS V8 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,134
Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesLS
TrimM3V8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8280hp V8
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/50-17
Total Price$64,050$47,805
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,560$47,805
Total Invoice$59,190$43,603
Adjustments for Features-4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,737$43,603

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesLS
TrimM3V8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in114.5 in
Length178.2 in194.4 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.5 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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested52546%

Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40No
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested89039%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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