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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,980

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,410

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelA3 / S3ContinentalContinental
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,075 $63,075
Base Invoice $39,527 $51,101 $59,291
Prestige Package 6,150    
235/35YR19 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 180 120 120
Cargo net 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Technology Package   4,215 4,215
3.0L V6   3,265 3,265
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,750 1,750
Aluminum trim     0
Prestige Package 5,718    
235/35YR19 1,397    
All-weather floor mats 168 109 109
Cargo net 139    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Technology Package   3,836 3,836
3.0L V6   2,972 2,972
AWD   1,890 1,880
Panoramic sunroof   1,593 1,593
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 8,555 11,350 11,350
Options (change) 7,958 10,400 10,390
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $51,980 $66,350 $75,350
Total Invoice $48,410 $62,426 $70,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,472
Model Year201620172017
ModelA3 / S3ContinentalContinental
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 10?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$51,980$66,350$75,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,980$61,520$69,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,500
Total Invoice$48,410$62,426$70,606
Adjustments for Features0-4,544-5,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,410$57,882$64,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,793

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year201620172017
ModelA3 / S3ContinentalContinental
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active glove box $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player, remote  $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,815$13,645$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,544-5,931

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3Continental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.9 in
Length175.4 in201.4 in
Width70.7 in75.3 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested345081%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175053%
Total Not Requested157547%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175053%
Total Not Requested157547%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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