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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,690 $24,295
Base Invoice $38,656 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 85 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Autobahn Package   5,530
All-weather floor mats 78 176
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 1,780 5,765
Options (change) 1,621 5,486
Destination 895 770
Total Price $43,365 $30,830
Total Invoice $41,172 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,604
Model Year20142011
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$43,365$30,830
Adjustments for Features-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,110$30,830
Total Invoice$41,172$29,579
Adjustments for Features-4,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,183$29,579

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
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 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
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,010$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9890

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length205.6 in165.4 in
Width75.9 in70.3 in
Height61.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.2,969 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 Headroom38.5 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
19.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
19.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested285070%
Total Not Requested120030%

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