BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKT 2012

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,570

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesMKT
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $44,300
Base Invoice $31,740 $41,674
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
iPod integration 400  
Aluminum trim 0 195
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 1,295
HD radio 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Elite Package   4,000
Refrigerated storage compartment   895
Second-row buckets   995
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
iPod integration 365  
Aluminum trim 0 170
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 1,127
HD radio 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Elite Package   3,480
Refrigerated storage compartment   779
Second-row buckets   866
Options (change) 12,145 7,380
Options (change) 11,005 6,422
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,470 $52,555
Total Invoice $43,570 $48,971

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $344
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesMKT
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-19
Total Price$47,470$52,555
Adjustments for Features0-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,470$46,390
Total Invoice$43,570$48,971
Adjustments for Features0-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,570$43,226

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesMKT
Trim328iBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,295$8,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,745

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesMKT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length178.2 in207.6 in
Width71.5 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.839.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested32511%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seatss150No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested192559%
Total Not Requested135041%

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