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Lincoln Continental vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,050

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,478

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $9,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,075 $63,075 $42,900
Base Invoice $51,101 $59,291 $39,898
Climate Package 850 500  
Technology Package 4,215 4,215  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750  
Aluminum trim   0  
Prestige Package     5,500
235/35YR19     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     150
Universal garage door opener     295
Climate Package 774 455  
Technology Package 3,836 3,836  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 168
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593  
Aluminum trim   0  
Prestige Package     5,116
235/35YR19     1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     139
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 6,935 6,585 8,200
Options (change) 6,312 5,993 7,630
Destination 925 925 950
Total Price $61,935 $70,585 $52,050
Total Invoice $58,338 $66,209 $48,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,491
Model Year201720172017
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6335hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 19705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$61,935$70,585$52,050
Adjustments for Features-2,515-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,420$66,570$52,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,150$0
Total Invoice$58,338$66,209$48,478
Adjustments for Features-2,369-3,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,969$62,443$48,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,474$0

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player, remote $100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$11,645$13,145$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,369-3,7660

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

Model Year20172017
ModelContinentalA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in103.8 in
Length201.4 in175.4 in
Width75.3 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175053%
Total Not Requested157547%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175053%
Total Not Requested157547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested136530%

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