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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $11,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $10,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim325i330iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $41,270
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $38,053
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 1,310
Ultimate Package     3,500
3.5L V6     5,000
AWD     1,890
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 1,126
Ultimate Package     3,010
3.5L V6     4,500
AWD     1,701
Options (change) 10,895 9,395 11,700
Options (change) 9,915 8,545 10,337
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $42,490 $46,690 $53,795
Total Invoice $38,910 $42,725 $49,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,635
Model Year200620062010
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim325i330iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6355hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$42,490$46,690$53,795
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,490$46,440$48,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$38,910$42,725$49,215
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,910$42,496$44,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200620062010
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim325i330iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,405$2,655$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20062010
Model3-SeriesMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length178.2 in204.1 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height55.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested32511%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140039%
Total Not Requested216561%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5700
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5700
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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