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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,375

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,241

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,980 $34,915
Base Invoice $28,562 $32,471
Aluminum trim 195  
Xenon HID headlights 495 800
Navigation system 1,895 1,950
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Aluminum trim 168  
Xenon HID headlights 426 745
Navigation system 1,630 1,813
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,655 5,185
Options (change) 4,939 4,822
Destination 740 775
Total Price $37,375 $40,875
Total Invoice $34,241 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,850
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,375$40,875
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$40,875
Total Invoice$34,241$38,068
Adjustments for Features-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,218$38,068

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-230

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in101.5 in
Length190.5 in168.7 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height55.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.854.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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