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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: $51,790

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,231

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $1,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelMKZMKZA3 / S3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,670 $47,830 $41,100
Base Invoice $37,488 $44,960 $38,224
Revel 14 speakers 1,180    
Technology Package 2,395 2,395  
Sunroof, large 2,995 1,795  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Cargo net 25 25 150
All-weather floor mats 120 120 180
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Prestige Package     5,900
235/35YR19     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Cargo mat     115
Revel 14 speakers 1,074    
Technology Package 2,180 2,180  
Sunroof, large 2,726 1,634  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Cargo net 23 23 139
All-weather floor mats 109 109 168
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Prestige Package     5,488
235/35YR19     1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Cargo mat     107
Options (change) 12,605 10,225 9,795
Options (change) 11,538 9,363 9,112
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $53,200 $58,980 $51,790
Total Invoice $49,951 $55,248 $48,231

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $190
Model Year201720172015
ModelMKZMKZA3 / S3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$53,200$58,980$51,790
Adjustments for Features-1,630-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,570$55,350$51,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,780$0
Total Invoice$49,951$55,248$48,231
Adjustments for Features-1,530-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,421$51,848$48,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720172015
ModelMKZMKZA3 / S3
TrimReserveBlack LabelS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,895$9,895$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,530-3,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelMKZA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length193.9 in175.4 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.3,462 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 Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested80023%

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