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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,988

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Model Year20082011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,980 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,562 $23,323
Aluminum trim 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,895  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Aluminum trim 168  
All-weather floor mats 65 176
Navigation system 1,630  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,860 6,865
Options (change) 3,321 6,542
Destination 740 770
Total Price $35,580 $31,930
Total Invoice $32,623 $30,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,727
Model Year20082011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,580$31,930
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$31,930
Total Invoice$32,623$30,635
Adjustments for Features-2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,362$30,635

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2610

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in101.5 in
Length190.5 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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