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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,020

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,079

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $6,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelMKSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,690 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $38,656 $29,016 $39,898
Elite Package 3,250    
Technology Package 1,995    
Cargo organizer 160 70 70
All-weather floor mats 85 180 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Sport Package   650  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Cargo net   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
235/35YR19     1,500
Elite Package 2,958    
Technology Package 1,816    
Cargo organizer 146 65 65
All-weather floor mats 78 168 168
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Sport Package   606  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Cargo net   139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
235/35YR19     1,397
Options (change) 7,185 10,870 8,270
Options (change) 6,541 10,113 7,695
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $48,770 $43,020 $52,120
Total Invoice $46,092 $40,079 $48,543

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,817
Model Year201420172017
ModelMKSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$48,770$43,020$52,120
Adjustments for Features-1,2650-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,505$43,020$49,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$46,092$40,079$48,543
Adjustments for Features-1,1960-2,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,896$40,079$45,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,623

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

Model Year201420172017
ModelMKSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,920$6,655$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1960-2,841

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

Model Year20142017
ModelMKSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length205.6 in175.4 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.3,198 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 detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%
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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested380056%
Total Not Requested299044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested235052%
Total Not Requested214048%

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