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Lincoln Town Car vs. Audi A4 Review

How the Lincoln Town Car stacks up against the Audi A4 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Lincoln Town Car
Price Range: $46,385 - $52,195
2010 Audi A4
Price Range: $31,000 - $48,800
Lincoln Town Car vs. Audi A4 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Audi A4 is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Lincoln Town Car. Regarding MSRP, the Lincoln Town Car costs significantly more than the Audi. The Lincoln Town Car is considerably costlier than the Audi A4 regarding purchase price.

Utility
The Lincoln Town Car is likely a better choice than the Audi regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or dogs. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Lincoln over the Audi.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln Town Car offers a bit more head room than the Audi A4, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Lincoln Town Car make it more spacious for your passengers than the Audi A4.

Dimensions
The Lincoln is markedly more ponderous than the A4. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Lincoln Town Car than the Audi A4 because of its more capacious tank. The Lincoln Town Car rides lower than the A4, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The A4 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Town Car. The Audi A4's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Lincoln Town Car is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the A4 will knock you back into your seat when you hit the gas pedal.

Handling
The Audi A4 and the Lincoln Town Car have roughly comparable tires. With its tighter turning circle, the A4 is quite certainly nimbler than the Lincoln Town Car, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Lincoln Town Car has a more sizeable engine than the Audi A4. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Lincoln Town Car will have picked up and gone by the time the Audi A4 finally gets moving.

Overview
The Audi A4 and the Lincoln Town Car have the same basic warranty.

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