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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelMKZMKZA4 / S4
TrimBaseHybridA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $32,300
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $30,040
Package 102A 5,695 5,695  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
Prestige Package     8,600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     300
Wood trim     350
Blind spot warning system     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Package 102A 5,069 5,069  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
Prestige Package     7,998
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     279
Wood trim     325
Blind spot warning system     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 5,695 5,695 10,225
Options (change) 5,069 5,069 9,511
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $41,325 $41,325 $43,400
Total Invoice $38,621 $38,621 $40,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,811
Model Year201220122011
ModelMKZMKZA4 / S4
TrimBaseHybridA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H211hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$41,325$41,325$43,400
Adjustments for Features0-425-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,325$40,900$42,980
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0
Total Invoice$38,621$38,621$40,426
Adjustments for Features0-397-391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,621$38,224$40,035
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220122011
ModelMKZMKZA4 / S4
TrimBaseHybridA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog light, rear  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,270$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-391

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.6 in
Length190.6 in185.2 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height56.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested326584%
Total Not Requested60016%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested326584%
Total Not Requested60016%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested371572%
Total Not Requested142528%

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