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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: $47,105

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $41,500
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $39,035
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 535
Rearview camera 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Navigation Package     2,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 476
Rearview camera 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Navigation Package     2,225
Panoramic sunroof     1,509
Options (change) 11,325 8,725 4,730
Options (change) 10,310 7,945 4,210
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $47,120 $52,020 $47,105
Total Invoice $43,495 $48,030 $44,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,347
Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6273hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$47,120$52,020$47,105
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,120$51,720$45,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$43,495$48,030$44,120
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,495$47,753$42,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app$25$25 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,390$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,972

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length182.5 in204.1 in
Width71.3 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested106564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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