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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,830

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,118

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3MKZ
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $34,225
Base Invoice $39,527 $31,523
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 75
Package 103A   5,595
AWD   1,890
Aluminum trim   195
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 65
Package 103A   4,812
AWD   1,700
Aluminum trim   168
Options (change) 3,355 7,755
Options (change) 3,122 6,745
Destination 925 850
Total Price $46,780 $42,830
Total Invoice $43,574 $39,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3MKZ
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$46,780$42,830
Adjustments for Features-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,445$42,830
Total Invoice$43,574$39,118
Adjustments for Features-1,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,330$39,118

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3MKZ
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,640$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.4 in
Length175.4 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested257567%
Total Not Requested124033%

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