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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: $48,900

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,718

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $2,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $41,500
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $39,035
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 535
Rearview camera 400 400  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Navigation Package     3,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 476
Rearview camera 365 365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Navigation Package     2,670
Adaptive cruise control     1,153
Panoramic sunroof     1,509
Options (change) 15,000 13,200 6,525
Options (change) 13,650 12,010 5,808
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $52,775 $57,275 $48,900
Total Invoice $48,655 $52,815 $45,718

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,386
Model Year201320132012
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6273hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$52,775$57,275$48,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,775$56,125$48,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$48,655$52,815$45,718
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,655$51,755$45,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201320132012
Model3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i335iBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $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$5,865$7,015$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-449

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,361 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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