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

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Lincoln Continental vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,395

Lincoln Continental Black Label   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,941

Lincoln Continental Black Label   
Difference: $6,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelContinental3-Series
TrimBlack LabelM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,255 $65,500
Base Invoice $60,180 $61,595
Technology Package 4,215  
Executive Package   4,100
Driving Assistance Package   500
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Apple CarPlay support   300
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Technology Package 3,836  
Executive Package   3,770
Driving Assistance Package   460
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Apple CarPlay support   275
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Wood trim, alternative type   995
Options (change) 4,215 10,030
Options (change) 3,836 9,220
Destination 925 995
Total Price $70,395 $76,525
Total Invoice $64,941 $71,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Continental Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,196
Model Year20182018
ModelContinental3-Series
TrimBlack LabelM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/40-18
Total Price$70,395$76,525
Adjustments for Features-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,705$76,525
Total Invoice$64,941$71,810
Adjustments for Features-4,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,614$71,810

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelContinental3-Series
TrimBlack LabelM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active glove box$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,020$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3270

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelContinental3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.6 in
Length201.4 in182.5 in
Width75.3 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested110036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested235098%
Total Not Requested502%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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