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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,550

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,078

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3MKS
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $39,527 $39,035
Prestige Package 6,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150  
All-weather floor mats 180 75
Cargo organizer 70 160
Ultimate Package   3,500
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Prestige Package 5,718  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139  
All-weather floor mats 168 67
Cargo organizer 65 142
Ultimate Package   3,115
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 7,125 11,920
Options (change) 6,626 10,885
Destination 925 875
Total Price $50,550 $54,295
Total Invoice $47,078 $50,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,769
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3MKS
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$50,550$54,295
Adjustments for Features-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,420$54,295
Total Invoice$47,078$50,795
Adjustments for Features-1,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,026$50,795

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3MKS
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,740$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3MKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length175.4 in204.1 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height55.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested140033%
Total Not Requested285067%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152542%
Total Not Requested209058%
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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