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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: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,241

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,980 $35,875
Base Invoice $28,562 $33,364
Aluminum trim 195  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Navigation system 1,895 1,950
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Aluminum trim 168  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Navigation system 1,630 1,813
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,655 4,025
Options (change) 4,939 3,743
Destination 740 825
Total Price $37,375 $40,725
Total Invoice $34,241 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,584
Model Year20082009
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase3.2
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$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,375$40,610
Total Invoice$34,241$37,932
Adjustments for Features0-107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,241$37,825

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase3.2
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
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
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-107

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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