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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: $46,875

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,301

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $39,010
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $37,059
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 1,995
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
BMW Assist 650 650  
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900  
Sport Line   1,700  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500  
Elite Package     3,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Technology Package 2,320 2,320 1,816
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
BMW Assist 590 590  
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820  
Sport Line   1,545  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475  
Elite Package     2,958
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 12,425 12,925 6,940
Options (change) 11,310 11,785 6,317
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $48,220 $56,220 $46,875
Total Invoice $44,495 $51,870 $44,301

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,367
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6304hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$48,220$56,220$46,875
Adjustments for Features0-975-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,220$55,245$42,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,025$0
Total Invoice$44,495$51,870$44,301
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,495$50,970$40,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,475$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201220122016
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,705$4,680$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-4,173

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length182.5 in205.6 in
Width71.3 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 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, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested357594%
Total Not Requested2256%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested102547%

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