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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MKZMKZ
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $32,677 $32,677
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Wood trim 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Package 102A     5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Package 102A     5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 10,325 7,175 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 9,605 6,675 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,700 $55,350 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $40,707 $51,540 $38,621 $38,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,371
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MKZMKZ
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$43,700$55,350$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-120-1,2700-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,580$54,080$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$425$0
Total Invoice$40,707$51,540$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-112-1,1830-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,595$50,357$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,762$397$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MKZMKZ
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,265$2,995$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$1,270$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-112-1,1830-397

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.4 in
Length185.2 in190.6 in
Width71.9 in72.2 in
Height56.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested406574%
Total Not Requested142526%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested184065%
Total Not Requested100035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

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