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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: $39,175

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,488

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $4,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelMKSA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,850 $34,915
Base Invoice $36,908 $32,471
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,100
AWD 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 1,023
AWD 1,894  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   233
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Options (change) 3,690 3,485
Options (change) 3,437 3,242
Destination 895 775
Total Price $43,435 $39,175
Total Invoice $41,240 $36,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $864
Model Year20152008
ModelMKSA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$43,435$39,175
Adjustments for Features-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,340$39,175
Total Invoice$41,240$36,488
Adjustments for Features-3,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,352$36,488

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
ModelMKSA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $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
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,970$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8880

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,363 lb.3,660 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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