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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $34,590
Base Invoice $36,955 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 75 235
AWD 1,950  
Elite Package 5,730  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats 67 185
AWD 1,853  
Elite Package 5,099  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 7,755 1,735
Options (change) 7,019 1,625
Destination 895 770
Total Price $47,550 $37,095
Total Invoice $44,869 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,568
Model Year20152012
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,550$37,095
Adjustments for Features-6,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,510$37,095
Total Invoice$44,869$35,602
Adjustments for Features-5,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,170$35,602

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,370$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6990

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length186.7 in165.4 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height67.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,548 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127529%
Total Not Requested307571%

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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