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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,755 $24,295
Base Invoice $32,677 $23,323
Package 102A 5,695  
Aluminum trim 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Autobahn Package   5,530
Package 102A 5,069  
Aluminum trim 174  
All-weather floor mats 67 176
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 5,965 5,765
Options (change) 5,310 5,486
Destination 875 770
Total Price $41,595 $30,830
Total Invoice $38,862 $29,579

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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: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,219
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,595$30,830
Adjustments for Features-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,315$30,830
Total Invoice$38,862$29,579
Adjustments for Features-3,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$29,579

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
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 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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,560$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.4 in101.5 in
Length190.6 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.546.0 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 wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested154040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested322580%
Total Not Requested82520%

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