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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: $47,370

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,752

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $6,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMKS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $41,750 $40,250 $48,950
Base Invoice $37,059 $40,110 $38,115 $46,205
Elite Package 3,250      
Heated second row seats 495 350 350 350
Technology Package 1,995      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Shadow Sport Design   600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   600 600 600
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900
Executive Tier   3,100 3,100 3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical       700
M Sport Design       0
Elite Package 2,958      
Heated second row seats 451 320 320 320
Technology Package 1,816      
Panoramic sunroof 1,543      
Shadow Sport Design   550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550 550
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670
Executive Tier   2,850 2,850 2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical       645
M Sport Design       0
Options (change) 7,435 12,815 12,815 11,165
Options (change) 6,768 11,785 11,785 10,270
Destination 925 995 995 995
Total Price $47,370 $55,560 $54,060 $61,110
Total Invoice $44,752 $52,890 $50,895 $57,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,748
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMKS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,370$55,560$54,060$61,110
Adjustments for Features-640-1,2500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,730$54,310$54,060$59,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$5,275
Total Invoice$44,752$52,890$50,895$57,470
Adjustments for Features-605-1,1900-1,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,147$51,700$50,895$55,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$4,906

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMKS3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328d330i340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,195$8,805$7,555$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,250$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-605-1,1900-1,669

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelMKS3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length205.6 in182.5 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height61.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,205 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested107543%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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