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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: $41,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,634

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,793

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Model Year20142016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,190 $35,650
Base Invoice $32,521 $34,225
Reserve Package 3,195  
Technology Package 2,250  
AWD 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,230  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Cargo net 25 100
Driver Assistance Package   1,295
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Reserve Package 2,908  
Technology Package 2,048  
AWD 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,168  
All-weather floor mats 69 185
Cargo net 23 80
Driver Assistance Package   1,114
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,665 4,975
Options (change) 8,011 4,589
Destination 895 820
Total Price $43,750 $41,445
Total Invoice $41,427 $39,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $295
Model Year20142016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$43,750$41,445
Adjustments for Features-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,545$41,445
Total Invoice$41,427$39,634
Adjustments for Features-2,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,339$39,634

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,020$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length194.1 in167.5 in
Width73.4 in70.8 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.452.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested162568%
Total Not Requested77532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested200087%
Total Not Requested30013%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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