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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,055

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Model Year20082014
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,980 $25,095
Base Invoice $28,562 $24,091
Aluminum trim 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,895  
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Aluminum trim 168  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Navigation system 1,630  
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,860 5,935
Options (change) 3,321 5,657
Destination 740 820
Total Price $35,580 $31,850
Total Invoice $32,623 $30,568

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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: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,427
Model Year20082014
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,580$31,850
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$31,850
Total Invoice$32,623$30,568
Adjustments for Features-6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,995$30,568

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
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 
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 
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
iPod integration $100
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$4,240$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6280

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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 Year20082014
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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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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