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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercury Sable Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercury Sable Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,360

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $14,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,663

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $14,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSableSable
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $23,935 $27,725
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $22,096 $25,508
Premium Tier 3,000              
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950 895  
Sunroof 900         0 895 895
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750 295 295
Folding second row seats 475              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600        
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,995 1,995
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575 225 225
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500   240  
Wood trim           0    
SYNC             395  
Security Package             695  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.             795  
Satellite radio             195 195
Stability control               495
Premium Tier 2,760              
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875 779  
Sunroof 830         0 779 779
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690 257 257
Folding second row seats 435              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505    
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550        
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,736 1,736
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 530 196 196
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460   209  
Wood trim           0    
SYNC             344  
Security Package             605  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.             692  
Satellite radio             170 170
Stability control               431
Options (change) 9,775 7,875 7,875 7,875 5,525 2,825 6,625 4,100
Options (change) 8,990 7,245 7,245 7,245 5,085 2,600 5,767 3,569
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $45,670 $50,620 $49,120 $50,469 $55,470 $69,320 $31,360 $32,625
Total Invoice $43,120 $48,350 $46,355 $47,329 $52,285 $65,190 $28,663 $29,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,331
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSableSable
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/60-17225/60-18
Total Price$45,670$50,620$49,120$50,469$55,470$69,320$31,360$32,625
Adjustments for Features-4,370-5,195-3,945-5,220-5,345-5,1950-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$45,425$45,175$45,249$50,125$64,125$31,360$32,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,875$3,949$8,825$22,825$0$900
Total Invoice$43,120$48,350$46,355$47,329$52,285$65,190$28,663$29,877
Adjustments for Features-4,126-4,962-3,723-4,895-5,038-4,8850-334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,994$43,388$42,632$42,434$47,247$60,305$28,663$29,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,394$3,638$3,440$8,253$21,311$0$880

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSableSable
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150  
6-speed automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals      $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net       $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents      $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
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$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat      $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100    
Total Value of Features$7,245$8,070$6,820$8,095$8,220$8,070$2,875$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$5,195$3,945$5,220$5,345$5,195$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,126-4,962-3,723-4,895-5,038-4,8850-334

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesSable
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length182.5 in202.1 in
Width71.3 in74.5 in
Height56.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested127557%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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