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Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,370

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $15,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,752

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $14,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelMKS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $37,059 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Elite Package 3,250          
Heated second row seats 495 350 350 350 350  
Technology Package 1,995          
Panoramic sunroof 1,695          
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Luxury Seating Package   1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Luxury Design   500 500 500 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700 700  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Parking Assistance Package           700
Heated front seats           500
Elite Package 2,958          
Heated second row seats 451 320 320 320 320  
Technology Package 1,816          
Panoramic sunroof 1,543          
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Luxury Seating Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,255 2,255 920 920 920
Luxury Design   460 460 460 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645 645  
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 525
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Wood trim, alternative type   995 995 995 995 995
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Parking Assistance Package           645
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 7,435 14,545 14,395 12,795 12,295 6,905
Options (change) 6,768 13,380 13,240 11,770 11,310 6,350
Destination 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $47,370 $67,940 $63,122 $71,490 $75,290 $81,300
Total Invoice $44,752 $63,785 $58,977 $67,105 $70,645 $76,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,062
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelMKS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,370$67,940$63,122$71,490$75,290$81,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,610-3,385-3,610-5,560-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,370$64,330$59,737$67,880$69,730$75,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,143$9,993$16,078
Total Invoice$44,752$63,785$58,977$67,105$70,645$76,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,389-3,163-3,389-5,217-5,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,752$60,396$55,814$63,716$65,428$71,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,582$0$7,902$9,614$15,324

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelMKS5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rearview camera$200     
Safety key$5     
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
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     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,470$10,080$9,855$10,080$12,030$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610$3,385$3,610$5,560$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,389-3,163-3,389-5,217-5,147

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelMKS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in117.1 in
Length205.6 in194.6 in
Width75.9 in73.5 in
Height61.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
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 Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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