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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: $37,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,216

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,500 $36,595
Base Invoice $39,035 $35,131
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Cargo net   100
All-weather floor mats 67 185
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 6,965 335
Options (change) 6,475 265
Destination 875 820
Total Price $49,340 $37,750
Total Invoice $46,385 $36,216

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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: $10,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,862
Model Year20122015
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$49,340$37,750
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,950$37,750
Total Invoice$46,385$36,216
Adjustments for Features-1,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,078$36,216

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,545$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length204.1 in167.5 in
Width75.9 in70.8 in
Height61.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.452.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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