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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $19,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimRSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $33,207 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500      
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120 120
Select Plus Package   1,255    
CD player, remote   335 335  
2.7L V6   2,250    
AWD   2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,750 1,750  
Aluminum trim       0
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440      
All-weather floor mats 185 109 109 109
Select Plus Package   1,143    
CD player, remote   305 305  
2.7L V6   2,048    
AWD   1,900 1,890 1,880
Panoramic sunroof   1,593 1,593  
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 1,735 7,710 4,205 2,120
Options (change) 1,625 7,098 3,897 1,989
Destination 770 925 925 925
Total Price $37,095 $56,590 $59,755 $68,300
Total Invoice $35,602 $52,421 $55,282 $63,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,191
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimRSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10?, 13?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$37,095$56,590$59,755$68,300
Adjustments for Features0-7,155-9,430-11,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$49,435$50,325$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$7,610
Total Invoice$35,602$52,421$55,282$63,094
Adjustments for Features0-6,628-8,724-10,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$45,793$46,558$52,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$765$6,904

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimRSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$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$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,555$12,710$14,985$16,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,155$9,430$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,628-8,724-10,397

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIContinental
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in117.9 in
Length165.4 in201.4 in
Width70.3 in75.3 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Boost gauge75No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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