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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: $33,685

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,993

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMKZA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $28,562 $29,016 $39,898
Xenon HID headlights 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 180 180
Aluminum trim 195    
Sunroof 1,200    
Premium Plus Package   3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Xenon HID headlights 426    
All-weather floor mats 65 168 168
Aluminum trim 168    
Sunroof 1,032    
Premium Plus Package   3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Options (change) 1,965 4,300 1,050
Options (change) 1,691 4,002 978
Destination 740 950 950
Total Price $33,685 $36,450 $44,900
Total Invoice $30,993 $33,968 $41,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,274
Model Year200820172017
ModelMKZA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,685$36,450$44,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$34,625$39,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$30,993$33,968$41,826
Adjustments for Features0-1,701-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,993$32,267$36,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,599

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

Model Year200820172017
ModelMKZA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$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$4,315$6,140$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,701-4,960

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

Model Year20082017
ModelMKZA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.5 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,198 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

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