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

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Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMKXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,845 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $34,871 $23,611 $33,207
Ultimate Package 695    
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235
Navigation system 1,995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,895    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Ultimate Package 584    
All-weather floor mats 46 185 185
Navigation system 1,676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,592    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,640 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 3,898 5,945 1,625
Destination 850 770 770
Total Price $43,335 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $39,619 $30,326 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,833
Model Year200920122012
ModelMKXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,335$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3,7850-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$39,619$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-3,4600-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,159$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920122012
ModelMKXGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
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, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,190$3,405$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4600-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length186.5 in165.4 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height67.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested267566%
Total Not Requested137534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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