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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,260

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $15,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,197

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $13,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimReserveBlack LabelS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $54,400
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $50,592
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Climate Package 595 595  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Sunroof 1,200    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 190
Cargo net 25 25 80
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Cold Weather Package     500
Warm Weather Package     800
Driver Assistance Package     1,800
Prestige Package     4,400
S Sport Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo mat     170
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Climate Package 542 542  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Sunroof 1,092    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 177
Cargo net 23 23 74
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Cold Weather Package     466
Warm Weather Package     744
Driver Assistance Package     1,674
Prestige Package     4,092
S Sport Package     2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo mat     158
Options (change) 10,325 9,125 11,015
Options (change) 9,463 8,362 10,247
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $51,260 $57,880 $66,390
Total Invoice $48,197 $54,247 $61,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,652
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimReserveBlack LabelS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V6400hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$51,260$57,880$66,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$55,655$63,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,395$0
Total Invoice$48,197$54,247$61,814
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,197$52,162$58,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,965$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimReserveBlack LabelS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,545$9,770$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,085-2,965

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in111.2 in
Length193.9 in186.3 in
Width73.4 in72.6 in
Height58.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.435.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122544%
Total Not Requested156556%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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