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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,450

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,758

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $32,677 $32,677
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Technology Package 3,000 3,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
All-weather floor mats 180 180 75 75
Package 102A     5,695 5,695
Aluminum trim     195 195
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Technology Package 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
All-weather floor mats 168 168 67 67
Package 102A     5,069 5,069
Aluminum trim     174 174
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 7,300 4,050 5,965 5,965
Options (change) 6,792 3,768 5,310 5,310
Destination 950 950 875 875
Total Price $39,450 $47,900 $41,595 $41,595
Total Invoice $36,758 $44,616 $38,862 $38,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,844
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,450$47,900$41,595$41,595
Adjustments for Features-1,220-4,7200-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$43,180$41,595$41,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$425$0
Total Invoice$36,758$44,616$38,862$38,862
Adjustments for Features-1,137-4,3960-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,621$40,220$38,862$38,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,599$397$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,165$9,665$4,945$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$4,720$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,137-4,3960-397

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.4 in
Length175.4 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,599 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested129061%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested129067%
Total Not Requested62533%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested274071%
Total Not Requested112529%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested274071%
Total Not Requested112529%

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