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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: $35,415

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,000

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,645 $27,270
Base Invoice $32,565 $25,361
Package 101A 2,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Sunroof 1,200  
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Package 101A 2,399  
All-weather floor mats 67 112
Sunroof 1,068  
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,970 7,270
Options (change) 3,534 6,764
Destination 875 875
Total Price $39,490 $35,415
Total Invoice $36,974 $33,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,518
Model Year20112011
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,490$35,415
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$35,415
Total Invoice$36,974$33,000
Adjustments for Features-1,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,518$33,000

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011
ModelMKZA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Total Value of Features$5,310$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011
ModelMKZA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in101.5 in
Length190.6 in168.7 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height56.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.554.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested76556%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

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