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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,045

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,732

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $7,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3V8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $39,285
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $36,182
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Side curtain airbags     545
Stability control     0
Xenon HID headlights     595
Sunroof     1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Obstacle detection, rear     254
Side curtain airbags     469
Stability control     0
Xenon HID headlights     512
Sunroof     1,114
Options (change) 1,120 870 2,730
Options (change) 1,043 810 2,349
Destination 975 975 660
Total Price $34,045 $45,495 $42,675
Total Invoice $31,732 $42,381 $39,191

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,158
Model Year201820182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3V8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4280hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/50-17
Total Price$34,045$45,495$42,675
Adjustments for Features-750-6,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$39,370$42,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$0
Total Invoice$31,732$42,381$39,191
Adjustments for Features-699-5,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,033$36,675$39,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,642$0

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

Model Year201820182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3V8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,740$11,115$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$6,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-699-5,7060

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.5 in
Length175.4 in194.4 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.5 ft3

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