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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: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,120

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $4,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $39,035
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600 750 600    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100 2,800 3,100    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 350  
Executive Package         4,100  
Full Merino Leather         2,650  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof         0  
Navigation Package           2,500
Semi-automated parking system           535
Panoramic sunroof           1,695
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 690 550    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850 2,575 2,850    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 320  
Executive Package         3,770  
Full Merino Leather         2,435  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof         0  
Navigation Package           2,225
Semi-automated parking system           476
Panoramic sunroof           1,509
Options (change) 10,425 10,425 10,275 8,075 7,650 4,730
Options (change) 9,585 9,585 9,450 7,425 7,030 4,210
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $53,170 $51,670 $52,869 $58,020 $74,145 $47,105
Total Invoice $50,690 $48,695 $49,534 $54,625 $69,620 $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: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,779
Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6273hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$53,170$51,670$52,869$58,020$74,145$47,105
Adjustments for Features-1,970-720-1,745-2,120-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,200$50,950$51,124$55,900$71,025$47,105
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$174$4,950$20,075$0
Total Invoice$50,690$48,695$49,534$54,625$69,620$44,120
Adjustments for Features-1,878-679-1,635-1,996-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,812$48,016$47,899$52,629$66,690$44,120
Cost Above Minimum$913$117$0$4,730$18,791$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMKS
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key     $5
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers    $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,190$6,940$7,965$8,340$9,340$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$720$1,745$2,120$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,878-679-1,635-1,996-2,9300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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