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Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,875

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,217

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMKTA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,300 $27,270
Base Invoice $41,664 $25,361
Elite Package 4,000  
3.5L V6 3,005  
AWD 1,995 2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Elite Package 3,480  
3.5L V6 2,795  
AWD 1,855 1,951
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Navigation system   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 9,000 10,730
Options (change) 8,130 9,981
Destination 875 875
Total Price $54,175 $38,875
Total Invoice $50,669 $36,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,368
Model Year20112012
ModelMKTA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$54,175$38,875
Adjustments for Features-6,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,670$38,875
Total Invoice$50,669$36,217
Adjustments for Features-6,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,585$36,217

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKTA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$10,770$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKTA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in101.5 in
Length207.6 in168.7 in
Width76.0 in69.5 in
Height67.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,924 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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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