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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: $44,055

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,113

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869 $29,714 $40,596
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495    
Reserve Package 4,420 4,420        
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995    
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 155 155
Aluminum trim 195 195        
Prestige Package         9,750 5,300
Sport Package         650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575 575
S Sport Package           1,100
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271    
Reserve Package 4,022 4,022        
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726    
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 144 144
Aluminum trim 178 178        
Prestige Package         8,138 4,930
Sport Package         606  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536 536
S Sport Package           1,024
Options (change) 10,130 10,130 5,515 5,515 11,130 7,130
Options (change) 9,220 9,220 5,020 5,020 9,424 6,634
Destination 925 925 925 925 975 975
Total Price $46,245 $46,245 $52,045 $52,045 $44,055 $51,755
Total Invoice $43,576 $43,576 $48,814 $48,814 $40,113 $48,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,245$46,245$52,045$52,045$44,055$51,755
Adjustments for Features-1,880-1,780-3,580-3,4800-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,365$44,465$48,465$48,565$44,055$48,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,100$4,200$0$4,550
Total Invoice$43,576$43,576$48,814$48,814$40,113$48,205
Adjustments for Features-1,771-1,677-3,358-3,2640-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,805$41,899$45,456$45,550$40,113$45,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$3,651$3,745$0$5,158

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

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$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$100$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,785$6,685$8,485$8,385$4,905$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$1,780$3,580$3,480$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,771-1,677-3,358-3,2640-2,934

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

Model Year20162018
ModelMKZA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length194.1 in175.4 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%
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 audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%
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 audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested397559%
Total Not Requested271541%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested182544%
Total Not Requested231556%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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