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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimPremiereGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,530 $24,295
Base Invoice $41,353 $23,323
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 0 6,630
Options (change) 0 6,366
Destination 925 770
Total Price $44,455 $31,695
Total Invoice $42,278 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,997
Model Year20182011
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimPremiereGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$44,455$31,695
Adjustments for Features-5,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,385$31,695
Total Invoice$42,278$30,459
Adjustments for Features-4,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,456$30,459

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimPremiereGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,910$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8220

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in101.5 in
Length207.6 in165.4 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,702 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested195048%
Total Not Requested210052%

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