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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: $26,225

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $18,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,137

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $16,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelMKXMKXMKXMKXGolf / GTI
TrimPremiereSelectReserveBlack LabelS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,035 $42,550 $46,560 $54,230 $21,580
Base Invoice $36,083 $39,210 $42,767 $49,705 $20,718
Roof rails 195 195 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 235
2.7L V6 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
AWD 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,250
6-speed automated manual         1,100
Door sill trim plates         240
Roof rails 174 174 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 107 107 107 107 185
2.7L V6 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780  
AWD 2,370 2,357 2,345 2,333 2,159
6-speed automated manual         1,055
Door sill trim plates         200
Options (change) 4,810 4,810 4,810 4,810 3,825
Options (change) 4,431 4,418 4,406 4,394 3,599
Destination 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $44,770 $48,285 $52,295 $59,965 $26,225
Total Invoice $41,439 $44,553 $48,098 $55,024 $25,137

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,377
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelMKXMKXMKXMKXGolf / GTI
TrimPremiereSelectReserveBlack LabelS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 19?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$44,770$48,285$52,295$59,965$26,225
Adjustments for Features-4,240-6,190-8,815-12,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,530$42,095$43,480$47,425$26,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$2,950$6,895$0
Total Invoice$41,439$44,553$48,098$55,024$25,137
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,712-8,108-11,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,514$38,841$39,990$43,517$25,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,327$2,476$6,003$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelMKXMKXMKXMKXGolf / GTI
TrimPremiereSelectReserveBlack LabelS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200 
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation system  $600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
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$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,720$10,670$13,295$17,020$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$6,190$8,815$12,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,925-5,712-8,108-11,5070

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
ModelMKXGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length190.0 in179.6 in
Width76.1 in70.8 in
Height66.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 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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