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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: $47,675

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,022

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $8,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelA4 / S4MKZMKZMKZ
TrimS4 3.0TSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $36,920 $39,670 $47,830
Base Invoice $43,990 $35,074 $37,488 $44,960
Prestige Package 6,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Sunshade, rear, power 500 305 305  
7-speed automated manual 1,400      
Select Plus Package   1,255    
Revel 14 speakers   1,180 1,180  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Sunroof   1,200 1,200  
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890 1,890
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Prestige Package 6,232      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 278 278  
7-speed automated manual 1,302      
Select Plus Package   1,143    
Revel 14 speakers   1,074 1,074  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Sunroof   1,092 1,092  
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640 3,640
AWD   1,796 1,786 1,777
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 9,075 9,830 8,575 5,890
Options (change) 8,443 9,023 7,870 5,417
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $57,250 $47,675 $49,170 $54,645
Total Invoice $53,308 $45,022 $46,283 $51,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,660
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelA4 / S4MKZMKZMKZ
TrimS4 3.0TSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6400hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14?, 14?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$57,250$47,675$49,170$54,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-2,105-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,250$46,220$47,065$50,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$845$4,320
Total Invoice$53,308$45,022$46,283$51,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,374-1,981-3,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,308$43,648$44,302$47,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$654$3,800

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelA4 / S4MKZMKZMKZ
TrimS4 3.0TSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$5,405$6,860$7,510$9,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$2,105$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,374-1,981-3,854

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4MKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length185.2 in193.9 in
Width71.9 in73.4 in
Height56.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,637 lb.4,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested76527%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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