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

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Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $10,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $7,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,490 $35,070
Base Invoice $35,461 $33,667
Adaptive cruise control 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Ultimate Package 5,995  
Cargo net   100
Adaptive cruise control 856  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Ultimate Package 5,156  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 7,065 335
Options (change) 6,077 265
Destination 825 850
Total Price $46,380 $36,255
Total Invoice $42,363 $34,782

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,010
Model Year20092018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$46,380$36,255
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,755$36,255
Total Invoice$42,363$34,782
Adjustments for Features-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,792$34,782

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,005$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length204.1 in167.6 in
Width75.9 in70.8 in
Height61.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,128 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested187540%
Total Not Requested279060%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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