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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,000

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $19,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,659

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZA5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack LabelS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $53,900
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $50,128
Reserve Package 4,420    
AWD 1,890 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 275   300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0
Prestige Package     6,300
Wood trim     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Reserve Package 4,022    
AWD 1,795 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Sunshade, rear, power 251   280
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0
Prestige Package     5,860
Wood trim     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 7,885 3,190 7,575
Options (change) 7,303 3,030 7,049
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,000 $49,720 $63,650
Total Invoice $41,659 $46,824 $59,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,822
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZA5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack LabelS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6300hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,000$49,720$63,650
Adjustments for Features-3,305-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,695$45,140$63,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,445$0
Total Invoice$41,659$46,824$59,352
Adjustments for Features-3,129-4,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,530$42,511$59,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,981$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZA5 / S5
TrimBaseBlack LabelS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,885$10,160$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,129-4,3130

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162012
ModelMKZA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in108.3 in
Length194.1 in182.1 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested130039%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested182575%
Total Not Requested61525%

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