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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: $43,065

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,121

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Prestige Package 8,950 5,500        
Sport Package 650          
All-weather floor mats 180 180 75 75 75 75
Cargo net 150 150 25 25 25 25
Universal garage door opener 295 295        
Cargo mat 115 115        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575        
235/35YR19   1,500        
Reserve Package     4,420 4,420    
Technology Package     2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495
Aluminum trim     195 195    
Sunroof, large     2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995
Prestige Package 8,325 5,116        
Sport Package 606          
All-weather floor mats 168 168 69 69 69 69
Cargo net 139 139 23 23 23 23
Universal garage door opener 274 274        
Cargo mat 107 107        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536        
235/35YR19   1,397        
Reserve Package     4,022 4,022    
Technology Package     2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271
Aluminum trim     178 178    
Sunroof, large     2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726
Options (change) 10,915 8,315 10,205 10,205 5,590 5,590
Options (change) 10,155 7,737 9,289 9,289 5,089 5,089
Destination 950 950 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,065 $52,165 $46,290 $46,290 $52,090 $52,090
Total Invoice $40,121 $48,585 $43,615 $43,615 $48,853 $48,853

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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: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,760
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$43,065$52,165$46,290$46,290$52,090$52,090
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-1,840-1,740-3,540-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,065$49,115$44,450$44,550$48,550$48,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$100$4,100$4,200
Total Invoice$40,121$48,585$43,615$43,615$48,853$48,853
Adjustments for Features0-2,841-1,734-1,639-3,320-3,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,121$45,744$41,881$41,976$45,533$45,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,623$0$95$3,652$3,746

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

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$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$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,905$7,955$6,745$6,645$8,445$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$1,840$1,740$3,540$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,841-1,734-1,639-3,320-3,226

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

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in194.1 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height55.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,720 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested407560%
Total Not Requested271540%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested217548%
Total Not Requested231552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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