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Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,373

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelMKSA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,690 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $38,656 $25,361 $28,134
All-weather floor mats 85 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,100 1,100
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package   500 500
iPod integration   50 50
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
All-weather floor mats 78 112 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 1,023 1,023
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package   466 466
iPod integration   47 47
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,780 5,520 5,520
Options (change) 1,621 5,137 5,137
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $43,365 $33,665 $36,645
Total Invoice $41,172 $31,373 $34,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,952
Model Year201420112011
ModelMKSA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,365$33,665$36,645
Adjustments for Features-5,1050-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,260$33,665$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$41,172$31,373$34,146
Adjustments for Features-4,8470-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,325$31,373$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Model Year201420112011
ModelMKSA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,820$1,715$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8470-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142011
ModelMKSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length205.6 in168.7 in
Width75.9 in69.5 in
Height61.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
19.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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