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Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,560

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,031

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $4,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMKSA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $47,100
Base Invoice $39,035 $43,804
Ultimate Package 4,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 2,100
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Prestige Package   6,300
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Wood trim   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Ultimate Package 3,560  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153 1,954
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Prestige Package   5,859
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Wood trim   466
Blind spot warning system   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 12,185 11,775
Options (change) 11,121 10,956
Destination 875 875
Total Price $54,560 $59,750
Total Invoice $51,031 $55,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,628
Model Year20122011
ModelMKSA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,560$59,750
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,465$59,750
Total Invoice$51,031$55,635
Adjustments for Features-1,0240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,007$55,635

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelMKSA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,885$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0240

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelMKSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length204.1 in185.2 in
Width75.9 in71.9 in
Height61.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested186548%
Total Not Requested205052%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

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