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Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,175

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,488

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $11,339

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA3MKS
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,915 $41,500
Base Invoice $32,471 $39,035
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,695
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Heated front seats 418  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,509
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 3,485 8,585
Options (change) 3,242 7,917
Destination 775 875
Total Price $39,175 $50,960
Total Invoice $36,488 $47,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,294
Model Year20082012
ModelA3MKS
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$39,175$50,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,175$47,715
Total Invoice$36,488$47,827
Adjustments for Features0-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,488$44,782

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
ModelA3MKS
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,550$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,045

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
ModelA3MKS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length168.7 in204.1 in
Width69.5 in75.9 in
Height56.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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