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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: $51,755

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,205

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $9,383

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Model Year201820182018
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,625 $65,255 $43,650
Base Invoice $50,460 $60,180 $40,596
Climate Package 850    
Technology Package 4,215 4,215  
Panoramic sunroof 1,750    
Aluminum trim   0  
Prestige Package     5,300
S Sport Package     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     155
Climate Package 774    
Technology Package 3,836 3,836  
Panoramic sunroof 1,593    
Aluminum trim   0  
Prestige Package     4,930
S Sport Package     1,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     144
Options (change) 6,815 4,215 7,130
Options (change) 6,203 3,836 6,634
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $62,365 $70,395 $51,755
Total Invoice $57,588 $64,941 $48,205

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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: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,830
Model Year201820182018
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6335hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$62,365$70,395$51,755
Adjustments for Features-2,765-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,600$66,430$51,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,830$0
Total Invoice$57,588$64,941$48,205
Adjustments for Features-2,553-3,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,035$61,283$48,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,248$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player, remote $100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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$12,845$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,553-3,6580

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

Model Year20182018
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 warning200Yes
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, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175053%
Total Not Requested157547%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested131532%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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