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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: $33,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,373

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelMKZMKZA3A3
TrimBaseHybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,190 $35,190 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $32,521 $33,431 $25,361 $28,134
Select Package 1,145 1,145    
Cargo net 25 25    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995    
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     50 50
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Select Package 1,042 1,042    
Cargo net 23 23    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 112 112
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726    
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     47 47
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 4,240 4,240 5,520 5,520
Options (change) 3,860 3,860 5,137 5,137
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $39,325 $40,325 $33,665 $36,645
Total Invoice $37,276 $38,186 $31,373 $34,146

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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: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,192
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelMKZMKZA3A3
TrimBaseHybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6CVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,325$40,325$33,665$36,645
Adjustments for Features-4,970-4,8700-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$35,455$33,665$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$1,930
Total Invoice$37,276$38,186$31,373$34,146
Adjustments for Features-4,711-4,6120-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,565$33,574$31,373$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,009$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelMKZMKZA3A3
TrimBaseHybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,285$8,185$3,315$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,970$4,870$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,711-4,6120-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length194.1 in168.7 in
Width73.4 in69.5 in
Height58.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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%

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