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Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalGolf / GTI
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $34,590
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $33,207
CD player, remote 335 335    
Select Plus Package 1,255      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 235
2.7L V6 2,250      
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750    
Aluminum trim     0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
CD player, remote 305 305    
Select Plus Package 1,143      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 185
2.7L V6 2,048      
AWD 1,900 1,890 1,880  
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593    
Aluminum trim     0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 7,710 4,205 2,120 1,735
Options (change) 7,098 3,897 1,989 1,625
Destination 925 925 925 770
Total Price $56,590 $59,755 $68,300 $37,095
Total Invoice $52,421 $55,282 $63,094 $35,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,191
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalGolf / GTI
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$56,590$59,755$68,300$37,095
Adjustments for Features-7,155-9,430-11,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,435$50,325$57,045$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$7,610$0
Total Invoice$52,421$55,282$63,094$35,602
Adjustments for Features-6,628-8,724-10,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,793$46,558$52,697$35,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$6,904$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalGolf / GTI
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio $50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,710$14,985$16,810$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$9,430$11,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,628-8,724-10,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelContinentalGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in101.5 in
Length201.4 in165.4 in
Width75.3 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,496 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.746.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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