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Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $23,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,300 $21,685
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0 2,250
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   100
3.5L V6 1,851  
AWD 0 2,159
Refrigerated storage compartment 779  
Second-row buckets 866  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 3,885 2,675
Options (change) 3,496 2,509
Destination 875 850
Total Price $49,060 $25,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,671
Model Year20122018
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine355hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$49,060$25,210
Adjustments for Features-9,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,455$25,210

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,520$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in103.5 in
Length207.6 in179.8 in
Width76.0 in70.8 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,924 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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