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

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Lincoln Continental vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,980

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,410

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $13,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,625 $65,255 $42,500
Base Invoice $50,460 $60,180 $39,527
3.0L V6 3,265 3,265  
Technology Package 4,215 4,215  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 180
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,750    
Aluminum trim   0  
Prestige Package     6,150
235/35YR19     1,500
Cargo net     150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
3.0L V6 2,972 2,972  
Technology Package 3,836 3,836  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 168
AWD 1,890 1,880  
Panoramic sunroof 1,593    
Aluminum trim   0  
Prestige Package     5,718
235/35YR19     1,397
Cargo net     139
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 11,350 9,600 8,555
Options (change) 10,400 8,797 7,958
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $66,900 $75,780 $51,980
Total Invoice $61,785 $69,902 $48,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,591
Model Year201820182016
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$66,900$75,780$51,980
Adjustments for Features-5,180-6,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,720$68,900$51,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,180$0
Total Invoice$61,785$69,902$48,410
Adjustments for Features-4,784-6,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,001$63,556$48,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,555$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201820182016
ModelContinentalContinentalA3 / S3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player, remote $100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
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 
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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$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$13,645$15,345$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,180$6,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,784-6,3460

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
ModelContinentalA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in103.8 in
Length201.4 in175.4 in
Width75.3 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,547 lb.3,462 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

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 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested350082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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