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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,190 $34,590
Base Invoice $32,521 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof 1,200  
Select Package 1,145  
3.7L V6 1,230  
AWD 1,890  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats 69 185
Sunroof 1,092  
Select Package 1,042  
3.7L V6 1,168  
AWD 1,795  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,540 1,735
Options (change) 5,166 1,625
Destination 895 770
Total Price $40,625 $37,095
Total Invoice $38,582 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,536
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,625$37,095
Adjustments for Features-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,870$37,095
Total Invoice$38,582$35,602
Adjustments for Features-4,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,066$35,602

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote start$150 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,995$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length194.1 in165.4 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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