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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: $38,775

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $580

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,119

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $10

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $34,225
Base Invoice $33,364 $31,523
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Package 101A   995
Aluminum trim   195
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,890
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Package 101A   856
Aluminum trim   168
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,700
Options (change) 2,075 4,280
Options (change) 1,930 3,756
Destination 825 850
Total Price $38,775 $39,355
Total Invoice $36,119 $36,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $780
Model Year20092010
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,775$39,355
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$38,495
Total Invoice$36,119$36,129
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,119$35,339

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092010
ModelA3MKZ
Trim3.2Base
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$5,780$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-790

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092010
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

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%
Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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