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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,525 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $5,050 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,682 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $3,849 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | MKS |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 | $38,490 |
| Base Invoice | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 | $35,461 |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 75 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 995 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 195 | ||||
| Ultimate Package | 5,995 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 65 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 856 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 168 | ||||
| Ultimate Package | 5,156 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,730 | 10,730 | 10,730 | 8,180 | 7,260 |
| Options (change) | 9,979 | 9,979 | 9,979 | 7,608 | 6,245 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 825 |
| Total Price | $41,525 | $44,225 | $44,825 | $50,175 | $46,575 |
| Total Invoice | $38,682 | $41,192 | $41,750 | $46,727 | $42,531 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,260 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,045 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | MKS |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 273hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $41,525 | $44,225 | $44,825 | $50,175 | $46,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | -210 | -210 | -1,910 | -3,260 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,315 | $44,015 | $42,915 | $46,915 | $46,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,682 | $41,192 | $41,750 | $46,727 | $42,531 |
| Adjustments for Features | -196 | -196 | -1,779 | -3,036 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,486 | $40,996 | $39,971 | $43,691 | $42,531 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $5,205 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | MKS |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,615 | $6,615 | $8,315 | $9,665 | $6,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $210 | $210 | $1,910 | $3,260 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -196 | -196 | -1,779 | -3,036 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | MKS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 204.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 61.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 4,128 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 43% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 27% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 43% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 27% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 43% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 27% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultimate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| 255/45VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | No |
| THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 2665 | 57% |
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