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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,525

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,682

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $6,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3MKX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $39,545
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $37,202
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
Premium Package         2,850
Navigation system         1,790
Adaptive cruise control         1,295
Panoramic sunroof         1,895
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 66
Premium Package         2,480
Navigation system         1,558
Adaptive cruise control         1,127
Panoramic sunroof         1,649
Options (change) 10,730 10,730 10,730 8,180 7,905
Options (change) 9,979 9,979 9,979 7,608 6,880
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $41,525 $44,225 $44,825 $50,175 $48,325
Total Invoice $38,682 $41,192 $41,750 $46,727 $44,957

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,331
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3MKX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/60-18
Total Price$41,525$44,225$44,825$50,175$48,325
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,050-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,525$44,225$43,125$47,125$47,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,600$0
Total Invoice$38,682$41,192$41,750$46,727$44,957
Adjustments for Features00-1,583-2,840-944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,682$41,192$40,167$43,887$44,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,205$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3MKX
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
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 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate    $350
Remote start    $150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper    $175
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
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,040$8,740$10,090$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,050$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,840-944

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3MKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in111.2 in
Length175.4 in186.7 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height55.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested212559%
Total Not Requested150041%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested56537%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested212559%
Total Not Requested150041%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested56537%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested212559%
Total Not Requested150041%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested56537%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

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