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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: $40,875

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $7,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMKXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,545 $34,915
Base Invoice $37,202 $32,471
Panoramic sunroof 1,895 1,100
Navigation system 1,790 1,950
Premium Package 2,850  
AWD 1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof 1,649 1,023
Navigation system 1,558 1,813
Premium Package 2,480  
AWD 1,720  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Options (change) 8,385 5,185
Options (change) 7,407 4,822
Destination 875 775
Total Price $48,805 $40,875
Total Invoice $45,484 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,985
Model Year20122008
ModelMKXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,805$40,875
Adjustments for Features-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,050$40,875
Total Invoice$45,484$38,068
Adjustments for Features-4,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,053$38,068

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelMKXA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,105$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4310

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
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.3,660 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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested62534%
Total Not Requested120066%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%

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