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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: $52,095

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,517

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $772

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3MKZMKZ
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $39,527 $37,809 $44,960
Prestige Package 6,150    
235/35YR19 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo mat 115    
Cargo net 150 25 25
All-weather floor mats 180 120 120
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Aluminum trim   0 0
Sunroof, large   2,995 1,795
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Prestige Package 5,718    
235/35YR19 1,397    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo mat 107    
Cargo net 139 23 23
All-weather floor mats 168 109 109
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Aluminum trim   0 0
Sunroof, large   2,726 1,634
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Options (change) 8,670 11,525 10,325
Options (change) 8,065 10,555 9,454
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $52,095 $52,460 $59,080
Total Invoice $48,517 $49,289 $55,339

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $947
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3MKZMKZ
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,095$52,460$59,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,095$50,630$55,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620
Total Invoice$48,517$49,289$55,339
Adjustments for Features0-1,719-3,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,517$47,570$51,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,182

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3MKZMKZ
TrimS3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,265$8,095$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,719-3,587

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in193.9 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested345081%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175061%
Total Not Requested110039%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175061%
Total Not Requested110039%

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