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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: $43,745

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,113

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $1,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $32,521 $33,431
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Sport Package 650      
Cargo net 155 155 25 25
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
S Sport Package   1,100    
Reserve Package     3,195 3,195
Technology Package     2,250 2,250
Sunroof, large     2,995 2,995
Aluminum trim     195 195
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Sport Package 606      
Cargo net 144 144 23 23
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
S Sport Package   1,024    
Reserve Package     2,908 2,908
Technology Package     2,048 2,048
Sunroof, large     2,726 2,726
Aluminum trim     178 178
Options (change) 11,130 7,130 8,660 8,660
Options (change) 9,424 6,634 7,883 7,883
Destination 975 975 895 895
Total Price $44,055 $51,755 $43,745 $44,745
Total Invoice $40,113 $48,205 $41,299 $42,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,055$51,755$43,745$44,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-1,380-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,055$48,605$42,365$43,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0$1,100
Total Invoice$40,113$48,205$41,299$42,209
Adjustments for Features0-2,934-1,303-1,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,113$45,271$39,996$41,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,158$0$1,006

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

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3MKZMKZ
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $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  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,880$8,030$6,260$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$1,380$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,934-1,303-1,207

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

Model Year20182014
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested390058%
Total Not Requested279042%
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175042%
Total Not Requested239058%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%
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 alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%
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 alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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