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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,306

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,980 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,562 $33,207
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Aluminum trim 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,895  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Aluminum trim 168  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Navigation system 1,630  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,730 1,735
Options (change) 5,004 1,625
Destination 740 770
Total Price $37,450 $37,095
Total Invoice $34,306 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,496
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,450$37,095
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,140$37,095
Total Invoice$34,306$35,602
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,106$35,602

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$5,740$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2000

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,739 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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