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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: $35,415

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,000

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA3MKZ
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $34,755
Base Invoice $25,361 $32,677
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Package 101A   2,695
Sunroof   1,200
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 67
Navigation system 1,860  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Package 101A   2,399
Sunroof   1,068
Options (change) 7,270 3,970
Options (change) 6,764 3,534
Destination 875 875
Total Price $35,415 $39,600
Total Invoice $33,000 $37,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,606
Model Year20122012
ModelA3MKZ
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,415$39,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$38,020
Total Invoice$33,000$37,086
Adjustments for Features0-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,000$35,606

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelA3MKZ
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Total Value of Features$3,755$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,480

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,263 lb.3,598 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 2.0T

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 headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested76556%

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