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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,500 $34,590
Base Invoice $39,035 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats 67 185
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Panoramic sunroof 1,509  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 8,660 1,735
Options (change) 7,984 1,625
Destination 875 770
Total Price $51,035 $37,095
Total Invoice $47,894 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,275
Model Year20122012
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$51,035$37,095
Adjustments for Features-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,755$37,095
Total Invoice$47,894$35,602
Adjustments for Features-4,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,877$35,602

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,660$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length204.1 in165.4 in
Width75.9 in70.3 in
Height61.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.446.0 ft3

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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 system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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