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

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Lincoln LS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,170

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,580

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $23

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV8 Sport320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,285 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $36,182 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Elite Package 4,225            
Premium Package 2,795            
Side curtain airbags 545            
Obstacle detection, rear 295 750 750 750 750 750 750
Premium Tier   3,000          
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof   900         0
Wood trim   500         0
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  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
M Sport Design           0  
Elite Package 3,634            
Premium Package 2,404            
Side curtain airbags 469            
Obstacle detection, rear 254 690 690 690 690 690 690
Premium Tier   2,760          
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof   830         0
Wood trim   460         0
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  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
M Sport Design           0  
Options (change) 7,860 10,275 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 2,250
Options (change) 6,761 9,450 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 2,070
Destination 660 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $47,805 $46,170 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $68,745
Total Invoice $43,603 $43,580 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $64,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,058
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV8 Sport320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V8180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$47,805$46,170$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$68,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-3,290-2,040-3,315-3,315-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,805$42,955$46,755$46,505$46,579$51,580$65,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800$3,550$3,624$8,625$22,500
Total Invoice$43,603$43,580$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$64,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-3,144-1,926-3,109-3,125-3,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,603$40,545$44,676$43,899$43,690$48,630$61,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,131$3,354$3,145$8,085$21,021

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Features Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelLS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV8 Sport320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
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      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$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      
Wiper de-icer$25      
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$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
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
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,965$7,180$7,255$6,005$7,280$7,280$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$3,290$2,040$3,315$3,315$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,035-3,144-1,926-3,109-3,125-3,094

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelLS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in110.6 in
Length194.4 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height56.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40No
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested89039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 audio100No
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 Requested80036%
Total Not Requested141564%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 mirror75Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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