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

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Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,050

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,475

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMKSA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,690 $42,500
Base Invoice $38,656 $39,527
Elite Package 3,250  
Technology Package 1,995  
Cargo organizer 160 70
All-weather floor mats 85 180
3.5L V6 4,995  
AWD 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
235/35YR19   1,500
Prestige Package   6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Elite Package 2,958  
Technology Package 1,816  
Cargo organizer 146 65
All-weather floor mats 78 168
3.5L V6 4,745  
AWD 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
235/35YR19   1,397
Prestige Package   5,718
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 14,175 8,625
Options (change) 13,181 8,023
Destination 895 925
Total Price $55,760 $52,050
Total Invoice $52,732 $48,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,378
Model Year20142016
ModelMKSA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$55,760$52,050
Adjustments for Features-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,830$52,050
Total Invoice$52,732$48,475
Adjustments for Features-8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,853$48,475

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelMKSA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,095$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8790

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelMKSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length205.6 in175.4 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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 headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested200047%
Total Not Requested225053%

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