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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: $37,375

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,241

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $30,980
Base Invoice $33,364 $28,562
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 1,950 1,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Aluminum trim   195
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,870
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,813 1,630
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Aluminum trim   168
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,683
Options (change) 4,025 5,655
Options (change) 3,743 4,939
Destination 825 740
Total Price $40,725 $37,375
Total Invoice $37,932 $34,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,584
Model Year20092008
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,725$37,375
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,610$37,375
Total Invoice$37,932$34,241
Adjustments for Features-1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,825$34,241

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092008
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,455$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1070

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092008
ModelA3MKZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.4 in
Length168.7 in190.5 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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