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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: $33,975

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,667

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $32,695
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $30,021
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
All-weather floor mats 180   75
Aluminum trim     195
Xenon HID headlights     495
Sunroof     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
All-weather floor mats 168   65
Aluminum trim     168
Xenon HID headlights     426
Sunroof     1,032
Options (change) 1,050 870 1,965
Options (change) 978 810 1,691
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $33,975 $45,495 $35,455
Total Invoice $31,667 $42,381 $32,507

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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: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $702
Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,975$45,495$35,455
Adjustments for Features0-5,525-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,975$39,970$35,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,995$0
Total Invoice$31,667$42,381$32,507
Adjustments for Features0-5,147-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,667$37,234$32,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,567$0

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

Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,165$10,690$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,147-138

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.4 in
Length175.4 in190.5 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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