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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: $45,380

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $20,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,585

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $18,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesMKS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $41,500
Base Invoice $51,630 $39,035
Premium Package 2,500  
iPod integration 400  
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
245/45VR20   1,310
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Package 2,275  
iPod integration 365  
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
245/45VR20   1,166
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 7,805 3,005
Options (change) 7,110 2,675
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $65,880 $45,380
Total Invoice $60,915 $42,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,174
Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesMKS
TrimM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/45-20
Total Price$65,880$45,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,880$43,415
Total Invoice$60,915$42,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,915$40,741

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
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
Proximity key $250
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
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,105$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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