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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: $40,425

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,418

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $34,225
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $31,523
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Technology Package 3,200 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
All-weather floor mats 180   75
Package 103A     5,595
Aluminum trim     195
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Technology Package 2,976 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
All-weather floor mats 168   65
Package 103A     4,812
Aluminum trim     168
Options (change) 7,500 4,070 5,865
Options (change) 6,978 3,786 5,045
Destination 975 975 850
Total Price $40,425 $48,695 $40,940
Total Invoice $37,667 $45,357 $37,418

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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: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,335
Model Year201820182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$40,425$48,695$40,940
Adjustments for Features-1,700-5,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$43,470$40,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,745$0
Total Invoice$37,667$45,357$37,418
Adjustments for Features-1,584-4,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,083$40,490$37,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,407$0

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

Model Year201820182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
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 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length 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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,290$9,815$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$5,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,584-4,8670

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

Model Year20182010
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested99041%
Total Not Requested142559%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested99045%
Total Not Requested122555%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested294077%
Total Not Requested87523%

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