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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,870 $39,785
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
3.5L V6 4,995  
AWD 1,995  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Adaptive cruise control 1,179  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
3.5L V6 4,745  
AWD 1,895  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,360 1,435
Options (change) 7,888 1,321
Destination 895 850
Total Price $52,125 $42,070

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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: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,400
Model Year20132018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$52,125$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,125$40,885

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
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
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,470$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length205.6 in167.6 in
Width75.9 in70.8 in
Height61.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
19.253.7 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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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