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

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Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,675

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,124

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $2,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelMKTA3 / S3
TrimEliteS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,025 $41,100
Base Invoice $46,574 $38,224
Technology Package 2,000  
Aluminum trim 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   150
Technology Package 1,780  
Aluminum trim 174  
All-weather floor mats 67 168
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 3,865 9,680
Options (change) 3,441 9,005
Destination 925 895
Total Price $53,815 $51,675
Total Invoice $50,940 $48,124

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $265
Model Year20172015
ModelMKTA3 / S3
TrimEliteS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/35-19
Total Price$53,815$51,675
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,560$51,675
Total Invoice$50,940$48,124
Adjustments for Features-3,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,859$48,124

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelMKTA3 / S3
TrimEliteS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,345$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelMKTA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in103.8 in
Length207.6 in175.4 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,942 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT Elite

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested135039%

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