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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: $33,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,373

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,051

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelA3A3MKS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $38,850
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $36,908
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration 50 50  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 85
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,695
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
iPod integration 47 47  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,543
Options (change) 5,520 5,520 1,780
Options (change) 5,137 5,137 1,621
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $33,665 $36,645 $41,525
Total Invoice $31,373 $34,146 $39,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,204
Model Year201220122015
ModelA3A3MKS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D304hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$33,665$36,645$41,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$35,595$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$31,373$34,146$39,424
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,373$33,168$34,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201220122015
ModelA3A3MKS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,715$2,765$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,847

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122015
ModelA3MKS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length168.7 in205.6 in
Width69.5 in75.9 in
Height56.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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