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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: $720

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,718

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $41,500
Base Invoice $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $39,035
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     950 950  
Sport Line     1,700 1,700  
Navigation Package         3,000
Adaptive cruise control         1,295
Panoramic sunroof         1,695
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 476
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     865 865  
Sport Line     1,545 1,545  
Navigation Package         2,670
Adaptive cruise control         1,153
Panoramic sunroof         1,509
Options (change) 11,125 11,125 11,975 11,975 6,525
Options (change) 10,125 10,125 10,895 10,895 5,808
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $49,620 $51,120 $56,720 $63,120 $48,900
Total Invoice $46,300 $47,680 $52,820 $58,710 $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: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,802
Model Year20152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H273hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$49,620$51,120$56,720$63,120$48,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,675-2,850-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,620$49,670$55,045$60,270$47,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$5,425$10,650$0
Total Invoice$46,300$47,680$52,820$58,710$45,718
Adjustments for Features0-1,352-1,560-2,651-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,300$46,328$51,260$56,059$44,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$4,960$9,759$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$6,815$7,040$8,215$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,675$2,850$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,352-1,560-2,651-1,220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,411 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

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested90046%

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