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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: $10,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,010 $39,785
Technology Package 1,995  
Elite Package 3,250  
All-weather floor mats 90 235
3.5L V6 4,995  
AWD 1,995  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 1,816  
Elite Package 2,958  
All-weather floor mats 82 185
3.5L V6 4,745  
AWD 1,896  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 12,325 1,435
Options (change) 11,497 1,321
Destination 925 850
Total Price $52,260 $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: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,710
Model Year20162018
ModelMKSGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$52,260$42,070
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,570$42,070

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
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 
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
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
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,995$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
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
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72533%
Total Not Requested145067%

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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