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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: $37,255

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,138

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,980 $27,270
Base Invoice $28,562 $25,361
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Navigation system 1,895 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Convenience Package   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
All-weather floor mats 65 112
Navigation system 1,630 1,860
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683 1,951
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Convenience Package   930
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,535 10,575
Options (change) 4,836 9,837
Destination 740 825
Total Price $37,255 $38,670
Total Invoice $34,138 $36,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,055
Model Year20082010
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,255$38,670
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,070$38,670
Total Invoice$34,138$36,023
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,968$36,023

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase2.0T
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration $100
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1700

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
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.3,479 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115569%
Total Not Requested52531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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