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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: $33,270

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,637

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,370 $29,385
Base Invoice $41,202 $28,210
Elite Package 3,500  
Technology Package 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0  
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
Elite Package 3,115  
Technology Package 1,780  
All-weather floor mats 67 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0  
Refrigerated storage compartment 797  
Second-row buckets 886  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 11,055 3,065
Options (change) 9,960 2,607
Destination 925 820
Total Price $55,350 $33,270
Total Invoice $52,087 $31,637

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,578
Model Year20162016
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$55,350$33,270
Adjustments for Features-8,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,985$33,270
Total Invoice$52,087$31,637
Adjustments for Features-7,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,215$31,637

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
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, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$12,895$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8720

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in103.5 in
Length207.6 in179.6 in
Width76.0 in70.8 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,942 lb.3,440 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 Headroom39.0 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
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested265090%
Total Not Requested30010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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