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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,315

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $8,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,157

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $7,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $54,900
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $51,058
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 3,200
Sunroof, large 2,995 1,795  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Driver Assistance Package     1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,976
Sunroof, large 2,726 1,634  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Driver Assistance Package     1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 11,380 10,180 5,175
Options (change) 10,423 9,322 4,814
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $52,315 $58,935 $61,050
Total Invoice $49,157 $55,207 $56,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,493
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6400hp I5
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$52,315$58,935$61,050
Adjustments for Features-855-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,460$56,080$61,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,620$0
Total Invoice$49,157$55,207$56,847
Adjustments for Features-803-2,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,354$52,533$56,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,179$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimReserveBlack LabelRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$8,035$10,035$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-803-2,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length193.9 in175.4 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125053%
Total Not Requested111547%

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