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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,310

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,351

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $40,690
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $38,656
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Sport Package 650    
Cargo organizer 75 75 160
All-weather floor mats 180   85
Cargo net 155 155  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
S Sport Package   1,100  
Technology Package     1,995
Elite Package     3,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Sport Package 606    
Cargo organizer 70 70 146
All-weather floor mats 168   78
Cargo net 144 144  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
S Sport Package   1,024  
Technology Package     1,816
Elite Package     2,958
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 11,385 7,205 7,185
Options (change) 9,662 6,704 6,541
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $44,310 $51,830 $48,770
Total Invoice $40,351 $48,275 $46,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,545
Model Year201820182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$44,310$51,830$48,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,310$48,755$47,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,445$0
Total Invoice$40,351$48,275$46,092
Adjustments for Features0-2,864-1,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,351$45,411$44,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$0

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

Model Year201820182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,730$9,805$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,864-1,196

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

Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length175.4 in205.6 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height55.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested370055%
Total Not Requested299045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested214052%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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