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 horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Lincoln has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and retained value.
Audi versus Lincoln: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Lincoln pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lincoln in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Lincoln also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lincoln models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 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: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Lincoln offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Audi versus Lincoln: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Audi has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lincoln shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 3 categories: Audi Q5 in Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs, Audi Q7 in Safest Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Audi Q5 in Safest Luxury Small SUVs.
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles. In comparison, Lincoln offers only 7 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles. Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$49,539 - $64,250
Audi Q7
$64,485 - $84,260
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,941 - $69,475
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
$40,219 - $55,628
Lincoln Nautilus
$51,540 - $72,007
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
$40,219 - $55,628
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$41,698 - $56,991
Audi Q7
$51,967 - $71,989
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$43,937 - $65,867
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
$38,720 - $52,496
Lincoln Nautilus
$49,708 - $66,589
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
$38,720 - $52,496
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q5
58%
Audi Q7
60.9%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
51%
Lincoln Nautilus
56.9%
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
51%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 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 / 280 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
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
25 / 27 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
22 / 30 / 25
Lincoln Nautilus
21 / 29 / 24
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
22 / 30 / 25
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
3000 lbs
Lincoln Nautilus
1750 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
3000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
7.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
Lincoln Nautilus
Not available
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.9 / 10
Audi Q7
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
Lincoln Nautilus
Not available
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Nautilus
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.3 / 10
Audi Q7
7.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
7.7 / 10
Lincoln Nautilus
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Corsair
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#2 of 28 in
Safest Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#2 of 28 in
Safest Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
#11 of 28 in
Safest Luxury Small SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
#4 of 28 in
Safest Luxury Midsize SUVs
