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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: $46,940

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,358

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMKZA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $47,600
Base Invoice $34,129 $44,268
AWD 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Sunshade, rear, power 275 500
Sunroof 1,200  
Preferred Package 5,330  
Aluminum trim 195  
Prestige Package   6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250
Active rear differential   1,250
7-speed automated manual   1,400
AWD 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Sunshade, rear, power 251 466
Sunroof 1,092  
Preferred Package 4,850  
Aluminum trim 178  
Prestige Package   5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163
Active rear differential   1,163
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 10,120 11,125
Options (change) 9,334 10,350
Destination 895 895
Total Price $46,940 $59,620
Total Invoice $44,358 $55,513

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,246
Model Year20132013
ModelMKZA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$46,940$59,620
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,785$59,620
Total Invoice$44,358$55,513
Adjustments for Features-1,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,267$55,513

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132013
ModelMKZA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,910$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0910

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132013
ModelMKZA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length194.1 in185.1 in
Width73.4 in71.9 in
Height58.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested185049%
Total Not Requested195051%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested101533%

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