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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: $11,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimReserveBlack LabelR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $34,590
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $33,207
Aluminum trim 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Sunroof 1,200    
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Aluminum trim 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 185
Sunroof 1,092    
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 7,210 6,010 1,735
Options (change) 6,627 5,526 1,625
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $48,145 $54,765 $37,095
Total Invoice $45,361 $51,411 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,819
Model Year201820182012
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimReserveBlack LabelR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V6400hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$48,145$54,765$37,095
Adjustments for Features-6,305-8,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,840$46,235$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,395$0
Total Invoice$45,361$51,411$35,602
Adjustments for Features-5,940-8,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,421$43,403$35,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,982$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182012
ModelMKZMKZGolf / GTI
TrimReserveBlack LabelR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
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 
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 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 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 
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$10,120$12,345$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$8,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,940-8,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelMKZGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length193.9 in165.4 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,191 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
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 system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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