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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: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack LabelGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $23,323
Reserve Package 4,420    
Aluminum trim 195    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Reserve Package 4,022    
Aluminum trim 178    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 176
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 7,190 2,850 5,765
Options (change) 6,596 2,647 5,486
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $43,305 $49,380 $30,830
Total Invoice $40,952 $46,441 $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: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,938
Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack LabelGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$43,305$49,380$30,830
Adjustments for Features-6,805-8,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$40,650$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$40,952$46,441$29,579
Adjustments for Features-6,435-8,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$38,231$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,714$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack LabelGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
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$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,170$11,095$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$8,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,435-8,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,829 lb.3,046 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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested155046%
Total Not Requested180054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested350086%
Total Not Requested55014%

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