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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: $49,285

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $18,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,062

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $17,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesMKS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $41,270
Base Invoice $51,630 $38,053
Premium Package 2,500  
Convenience Package 2,900  
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Appearance Package   2,995
Navigation Package   2,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Package 2,275  
Convenience Package 2,640  
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Appearance Package   2,576
Navigation Package   2,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,458
Options (change) 9,925 7,190
Options (change) 9,040 6,184
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,000 $49,285
Total Invoice $62,845 $45,062

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,105
Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesMKS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$68,000$49,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,000$46,745
Total Invoice$62,845$45,062
Adjustments for Features0-2,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,845$42,740

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112010
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 app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,905$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,322

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,341 lb.4,139 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 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested81550%
Total Not Requested80050%

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