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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: $37,255

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,138

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelA3MKZ
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,980
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,562
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,895
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,870
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 65
Navigation system 1,860 1,630
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,683
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
Options (change) 10,850 5,535
Options (change) 10,093 4,836
Destination 875 740
Total Price $38,995 $37,255
Total Invoice $36,329 $34,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,130
Model Year20112008
ModelA3MKZ
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,995$37,255
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,930$37,255
Total Invoice$36,329$34,138
Adjustments for Features-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,268$34,138

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112008
ModelA3MKZ
Trim2.0TBase
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 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-610

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,479 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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