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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: $48,940

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $8,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,086

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $7,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMKZMKZA4 / S4
TrimReserveBlack LabelS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $46,400
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $42,758
Climate Package 595 595  
Cargo net 25 25  
Sunshade, rear, power 295   400
Sunroof 1,200    
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0
Cold Weather Package     400
Premium Package     2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450
Tire-pressure monitor     250
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Bluetooth cell phone link     500
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000
Navigation system     1,950
Climate Package 542 542  
Cargo net 23 23  
Sunshade, rear, power 269   364
Sunroof 1,092    
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0
Cold Weather Package     364
Premium Package     2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410
Tire-pressure monitor     228
Obstacle detection, rear     319
Bluetooth cell phone link     455
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910
Navigation system     1,775
Options (change) 8,005 6,510 9,400
Options (change) 7,352 5,982 8,636
Destination 925 925 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,940 $55,265 $57,820
Total Invoice $46,086 $51,867 $53,414

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,396
Model Year201820182006
ModelMKZMKZA4 / S4
TrimReserveBlack LabelS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$48,940$55,265$57,820
Adjustments for Features-4,320-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,620$49,845$57,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,225$0
Total Invoice$46,086$51,867$53,414
Adjustments for Features-4,068-5,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,018$46,780$53,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,762$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182006
ModelMKZMKZA4 / S4
TrimReserveBlack LabelS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,260$10,360$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,320$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,068-5,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182006
ModelMKZA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length193.9 in180.6 in
Width73.4 in69.8 in
Height58.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%

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