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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: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,791

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $6,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,225 $30,135
Base Invoice $31,523 $28,930
Package 103A 5,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Lighting Package   995
Package 103A 4,812  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 5,670 1,230
Options (change) 4,877 1,041
Destination 850 820
Total Price $40,745 $32,185
Total Invoice $37,250 $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: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,453
Model Year20102016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,745$32,185
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$32,185
Total Invoice$37,250$30,791
Adjustments for Features-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,244$30,791

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,380$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in103.8 in
Length190.6 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.552.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested116531%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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