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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $39,010
Base Invoice $33,207 $37,059
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 90
3.5L V6   4,995
AWD   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 82
3.5L V6   4,745
AWD   1,896
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 1,735 8,775
Options (change) 1,625 8,266
Destination 770 925
Total Price $37,095 $48,710
Total Invoice $35,602 $46,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,777
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,095$48,710
Adjustments for Features0-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$43,580
Total Invoice$35,602$46,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$41,379

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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 headlights $200
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,580$10,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,871

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length165.4 in205.6 in
Width70.3 in75.9 in
Height58.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Active noise reduction0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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