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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,230

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,305 $39,785
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,500  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Satellite radio 168  
Navigation system 1,290  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,185 1,100
Options (change) 2,740 1,056
Destination 740 850
Total Price $33,230 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,960
Model Year20072018
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$33,230$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,230$34,460

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,190$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.5 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height55.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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