Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2009 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

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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: $32,185

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,791

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $30,021 $28,930
Navigation system 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
Lighting Package   995
Navigation system 1,630  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 3,665 1,230
Options (change) 3,153 1,041
Destination 795 820
Total Price $37,155 $32,185
Total Invoice $33,969 $30,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,408
Model Year20092016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,155$32,185
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,155$31,945
Total Invoice$33,969$30,791
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,969$30,561

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
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 
911 assist$25 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,534 lb.2,964 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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