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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,755

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,205

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $9,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ContinentalContinental
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $40,596 $50,460 $60,180
S Sport Package 1,100    
Prestige Package 5,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo net 155    
Climate Package   850  
Technology Package   4,215 4,215
Panoramic sunroof   1,750  
Aluminum trim     0
S Sport Package 1,024    
Prestige Package 4,930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo net 144    
Climate Package   774  
Technology Package   3,836 3,836
Panoramic sunroof   1,593  
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 7,130 6,815 4,215
Options (change) 6,634 6,203 3,836
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $51,755 $62,365 $70,395
Total Invoice $48,205 $57,588 $64,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,830
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ContinentalContinental
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$51,755$62,365$70,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,765-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,755$59,600$66,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,830
Total Invoice$48,205$57,588$64,941
Adjustments for Features0-2,553-3,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,205$55,035$61,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,248

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ContinentalContinental
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
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
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
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player, remote  $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
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  
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$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$8,880$11,645$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,553-3,658

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Continental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.9 in
Length175.4 in201.4 in
Width70.7 in75.3 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,225 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 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested131532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
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 warning200Yes
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, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175053%
Total Not Requested157547%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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