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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: $31,330

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $12,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,845 $30,245
Ultimate Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Ultimate Package 584  
Navigation system 1,676  
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Options (change) 4,640 235
Options (change) 3,898 185
Destination 850 850
Total Price $43,335 $31,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,600
Model Year20092018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine265hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,335$31,330
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,335$30,840

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in103.5 in
Length186.5 in179.8 in
Width75.8 in70.8 in
Height67.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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