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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $15,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,900 $30,245
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Elite Package 5,730  
Cargo net   100
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
All-weather floor mats 67 185
Elite Package 5,099  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 7,100 335
Options (change) 6,319 265
Destination 895 850
Total Price $46,895 $31,430

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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: $12,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,582
Model Year20152018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine305hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,895$31,430
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,270$31,430

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,180$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in103.5 in
Length186.7 in179.8 in
Width76.0 in70.8 in
Height67.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270062%
Total Not Requested165038%

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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