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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: $41,630

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,853

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,870 $35,655
Base Invoice $40,727 $34,229
Elite Package 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.5L V6 4,995  
AWD 1,995  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   100
Elite Package 4,186  
Adaptive cruise control 1,179  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
3.5L V6 4,745  
AWD 1,895  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 12,960 5,155
Options (change) 12,074 4,804
Destination 895 820
Total Price $56,725 $41,630
Total Invoice $53,696 $39,853

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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: $13,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,969
Model Year20132017
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$56,725$41,630
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,745$41,630
Total Invoice$53,696$39,853
Adjustments for Features-1,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,822$39,853

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132017
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,035$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132017
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length205.6 in167.5 in
Width75.9 in70.8 in
Height61.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,504 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 Headroom38.5 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
19.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
19.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162545%
Total Not Requested196555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested340076%
Total Not Requested105024%

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