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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: $40,875

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $6,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMKZMKZA3
TrimBaseBlack Label3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $34,915
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $32,471
Reserve Package 4,420    
AWD 1,890 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
Aluminum trim 195    
Cargo net 25 25  
Navigation system     1,950
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
iPod integration     0
Bluetooth cell phone link     435
Heated front seats     450
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Reserve Package 4,022    
AWD 1,795 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
Aluminum trim 178    
Cargo net 23 23  
Navigation system     1,813
Xenon HID headlights     745
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418
iPod integration     0
Bluetooth cell phone link     405
Heated front seats     418
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 10,825 6,210 5,185
Options (change) 9,979 5,779 4,822
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $46,910 $52,710 $40,875
Total Invoice $44,305 $49,543 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $915
Model Year201520152008
ModelMKZMKZA3
TrimBaseBlack Label3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$46,910$52,710$40,875
Adjustments for Features-5,635-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,275$45,375$40,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$44,305$49,543$38,068
Adjustments for Features-5,322-6,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,983$42,649$38,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,666$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152008
ModelMKZMKZA3
TrimBaseBlack Label3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,885$13,585$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,635$7,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,322-6,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,002 lb.3,660 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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested185055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%

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