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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,625

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,734

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,305 $41,100
Base Invoice $27,054 $38,224
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Satellite radio 195  
Aluminum trim 195  
Navigation system 1,500  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Satellite radio 168  
Aluminum trim 168  
Navigation system 1,290  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 4,580 3,900
Options (change) 3,940 3,626
Destination 740 895
Total Price $34,625 $45,895
Total Invoice $31,734 $42,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773
Model Year20072015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,625$45,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$41,345
Total Invoice$31,734$42,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,734$38,507

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,690$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,238

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.5 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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