Audi vs. Lincoln
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Lincoln contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Lincoln cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Lincoln brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity and variety of models offered. Lincoln has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Audi versus Lincoln: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Lincoln pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lincoln in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Lincoln also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lincoln models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lincoln, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lincoln the overall advantage over Audi.
Audi versus Lincoln: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons.
Audi versus Lincoln: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Lincoln has better safety ratings in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Audi and Lincoln tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Lincoln shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Lincoln offers only 8 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.
Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$49,093 - $60,876
Audi Q7
$65,266 - $77,357
Audi Q8
$79,293 - $93,669
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$62,566 - $73,970
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
$40,385 - $54,349
Lincoln Nautilus
$51,249 - $77,631
Lincoln Aviator
$57,942 - $84,425
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
$40,385 - $54,349
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$42,992 - $56,992
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
Audi Q8
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,490 - $69,371
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
$38,514 - $54,039
Lincoln Nautilus
$51,735 - $76,395
Lincoln Aviator
$59,097 - $84,585
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
$38,514 - $54,039
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q5
53.6%
Audi Q7
58.5%
Audi Q8
56.8%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
57.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
50.3%
Lincoln Nautilus
54.5%
Lincoln Aviator
56.5%
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
50.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Audi Q8
335 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
250 hp / 275 foot-lbs
Lincoln Nautilus
250 hp / 275 foot-lbs
Lincoln Aviator
400 hp / 415 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
250 hp / 275 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Audi Q8
17 / 23 / 19
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 29 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
Not Yet Available
Lincoln Nautilus
Not Yet Available
Lincoln Aviator
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Audi Q8
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
3000 lbs
Lincoln Nautilus
1750 lbs
Lincoln Aviator
5600 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
3000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
8.0 / 10
Audi Q8
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
Lincoln Nautilus
Not available
Lincoln Aviator
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
8.1 / 10
Audi Q8
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
Lincoln Nautilus
Not available
Lincoln Aviator
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Audi Q8
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
10 / 10
Lincoln Nautilus
10 / 10
Lincoln Aviator
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.2 / 10
Audi Q7
6.9 / 10
Audi Q8
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
7.4 / 10
Lincoln Nautilus
7.1 / 10
Lincoln Aviator
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
7.4 / 10