Audi A3 Audi A3 2006 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2012

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Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $3,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,980 $34,755
Base Invoice $31,561 $32,677
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Package 102A   5,695
AWD   1,890
Aluminum trim   195
Cold Weather Package 637  
Navigation system 1,775  
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Package 102A   5,069
AWD   1,757
Aluminum trim   174
Options (change) 5,785 7,780
Options (change) 5,266 7,000
Destination 720 875
Total Price $40,485 $43,410
Total Invoice $37,547 $40,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,926
Model Year20062012
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,485$43,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,485$42,255
Total Invoice$37,547$40,552
Adjustments for Features0-1,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,547$39,473

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062012
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,705$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,079

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062012
ModelA3MKZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.4 in
Length168.7 in190.6 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested225058%
Total Not Requested161542%

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