BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKS 2014

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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: $43,280

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $21,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,094

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $18,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesMKS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $40,690
Base Invoice $49,675 $38,656
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 400  
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 365  
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 8,595 1,695
Options (change) 7,825 1,543
Destination 825 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $64,520 $43,280
Total Invoice $59,625 $41,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,420
Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesMKS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$64,520$43,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,520$41,290
Total Invoice$59,625$41,094
Adjustments for Features0-1,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,625$39,205

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesMKS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,205$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,889

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length178.2 in205.6 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height55.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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