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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: $35,415

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,000

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZA3A3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $25,361 $28,134
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795    
Premium Plus Package             2,000 2,000
Convenience Package             1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package             500 500
Panoramic sunroof             1,100 1,100
Navigation system             2,000 2,000
iPod integration             -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)             475 475
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 112 112
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634    
Premium Plus Package             1,860 1,860
Convenience Package             1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package             466 466
Panoramic sunroof             1,023 1,023
Navigation system             1,860 1,860
iPod integration             -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)             443 443
Options (change) 3,140 3,140 3,140 3,140 1,940 1,940 7,270 7,270
Options (change) 2,858 2,858 2,858 2,858 1,766 1,766 6,764 6,764
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $42,405 $42,405 $44,075 $44,075 $50,695 $50,695 $35,415 $38,395
Total Invoice $40,160 $40,160 $41,592 $41,592 $47,651 $47,651 $33,000 $35,773

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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: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,695
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZA3A3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,405$42,405$44,075$44,075$50,695$50,695$35,415$38,395
Adjustments for Features-5,620-5,770-6,220-6,120-8,220-8,1200-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,785$36,635$37,855$37,955$42,475$42,575$35,415$37,345
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,840$5,940$0$1,930
Total Invoice$40,160$40,160$41,592$41,592$47,651$47,651$33,000$35,773
Adjustments for Features-5,322-5,465-5,870-5,775-7,726-7,6320-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,838$34,695$35,722$35,817$39,925$40,019$33,000$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$1,027$1,122$5,230$5,324$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZA3A3
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual      $150 
6-speed automated manual       $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$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$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200  
HD radio  $50$50$50$50  
iPod integration      $100$100
SD Card slot      $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100  
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300    
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,060$9,210$9,660$9,560$11,660$11,560$3,440$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$5,770$6,220$6,120$8,220$8,120$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,322-5,465-5,870-5,775-7,726-7,6320-978

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
ModelMKZA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length193.9 in168.7 in
Width73.4 in69.5 in
Height58.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,740 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
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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