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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: $35,150

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,656

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $4,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,645 $34,645 $34,095
Base Invoice $32,565 $32,565 $32,651
Package 102A 5,695 5,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
Package 102A 5,069 5,069  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 185
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
Options (change) 5,770 5,770 235
Options (change) 5,136 5,136 185
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $41,290 $41,290 $35,150
Total Invoice $38,576 $38,576 $33,656

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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: $6,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,616
Model Year201120112017
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H220hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,290$41,290$35,150
Adjustments for Features0-275-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,290$41,015$34,155
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0
Total Invoice$38,576$38,576$33,656
Adjustments for Features0-257-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,576$38,319$32,703
Cost Above Minimum$257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112017
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseHybridGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,260$5,535$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-953

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
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 102A
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 detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested86522%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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 detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested86522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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