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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: $26,325

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $25,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,217

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $24,032

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Model Year20182017
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimReserveS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,025 $21,580
Base Invoice $46,574 $20,718
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD   2,250
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
All-weather floor mats 67 185
Refrigerated storage compartment 797  
Second-row buckets 886  
6-speed automated manual   1,055
AWD   2,159
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,965 3,925
Options (change) 1,750 3,679
Destination 925 820
Total Price $51,915 $26,325
Total Invoice $49,249 $25,217

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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: $14,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,535
Model Year20182017
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimReserveS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$51,915$26,325
Adjustments for Features-11,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,850$26,325
Total Invoice$49,249$25,217
Adjustments for Features-10,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,752$25,217

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
ModelMKTGolf / GTI
TrimReserveS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
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
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
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, 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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
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$16,345$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20055%
Total Not Requested16545%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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