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

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Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,825

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,946

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $5,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelMKS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,270 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $38,053 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Navigation Package 2,500          
Semi-automated parking system 535          
Panoramic sunroof 1,695          
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
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Navigation Package 2,150          
Semi-automated parking system 460          
Panoramic sunroof 1,458          
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
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,730 10,425 10,425 10,275 8,075 7,650
Options (change) 4,068 9,585 9,585 9,450 7,425 7,030
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $46,825 $53,170 $51,670 $52,869 $58,020 $74,145
Total Invoice $42,946 $50,690 $48,695 $49,534 $54,625 $69,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,906
Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelMKS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$46,825$53,170$51,670$52,869$58,020$74,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,020-770-1,795-2,170-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,825$51,150$50,900$51,074$55,850$70,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$174$4,950$20,075
Total Invoice$42,946$50,690$48,695$49,534$54,625$69,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,926-726-1,682-2,043-2,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,946$48,764$47,969$47,852$52,582$66,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$117$0$4,730$18,791

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020182018201820182018
ModelMKS3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$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
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
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$6,220$8,240$6,990$8,015$8,390$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020$770$1,795$2,170$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,926-726-1,682-2,043-2,977

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102018
ModelMKS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length204.1 in182.5 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height61.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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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
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested126578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%

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 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%

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