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Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,995

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,329

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMKXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,415 $27,270
Base Invoice $37,076 $25,361
Premium Package 2,500  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,895 1,100
Navigation system 1,790 2,000
AWD 1,850 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Premium Package 2,175  
All-weather floor mats 66 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,649 1,023
Navigation system 1,558 1,860
AWD 1,721 1,951
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Options (change) 8,110 10,850
Options (change) 7,169 10,093
Destination 875 875
Total Price $48,400 $38,995
Total Invoice $45,120 $36,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,908
Model Year20112012
ModelMKXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,400$38,995
Adjustments for Features-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,235$38,995
Total Invoice$45,120$36,329
Adjustments for Features-3,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,237$36,329

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKXA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
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 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,555$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8830

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelMKXA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length186.7 in168.7 in
Width76.0 in69.5 in
Height67.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,548 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
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 seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%

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