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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: $52,315

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $8,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,157

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $7,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimRS 3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $51,058 $37,809 $44,960
Technology Package 3,200 2,495 2,495
Driver Assistance Package 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
Sunroof, large   2,995 1,795
Aluminum trim   0 0
Technology Package 2,976 2,271 2,271
Driver Assistance Package 1,302    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
AWD   1,786 1,777
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
Sunroof, large   2,726 1,634
Aluminum trim   0 0
Options (change) 5,175 11,380 10,180
Options (change) 4,814 10,423 9,322
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $61,050 $52,315 $58,935
Total Invoice $56,847 $49,157 $55,207

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,493
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimRS 3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 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$61,050$52,315$58,935
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,050$51,460$56,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620
Total Invoice$56,847$49,157$55,207
Adjustments for Features0-803-2,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,847$48,354$52,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,179

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimRS 3ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
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 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
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 
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
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$7,180$8,035$10,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-803-2,674

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in193.9 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,593 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 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested111547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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