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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: $34,160

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,476

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,980 $36,595
Base Invoice $28,562 $35,131
Xenon HID headlights 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
AWD 1,870  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
AWD 1,683  
Options (change) 2,440 235
Options (change) 2,174 185
Destination 740 820
Total Price $34,160 $37,650
Total Invoice $31,476 $36,136

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,014
Model Year20082015
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,160$37,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,160$35,935
Total Invoice$31,476$36,136
Adjustments for Features0-1,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,476$34,490

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
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 
Aux input$50 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,646

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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 Year20082015
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.5 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.852.7 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%

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