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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,375

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,507

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $41,100
Base Invoice $32,565 $38,224
Package 102A 5,695  
Aluminum trim 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 180
AWD 1,890  
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Package 102A 5,069  
Aluminum trim 174  
All-weather floor mats 67 168
AWD 1,757  
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 7,855 5,480
Options (change) 7,067 5,096
Destination 875 895
Total Price $43,375 $47,475
Total Invoice $40,507 $44,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,260
Model Year20112015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,375$47,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,375$45,920
Total Invoice$40,507$44,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,507$42,767

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,085$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,448

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.6 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested262568%
Total Not Requested124032%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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