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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: $37,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,216

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $39,010
Base Invoice $35,131 $37,059
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 90
3.5L V6   4,995
AWD   1,995
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 82
3.5L V6   4,745
AWD   1,896
Options (change) 335 7,080
Options (change) 265 6,723
Destination 820 925
Total Price $37,750 $47,015
Total Invoice $36,216 $44,707

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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: $7,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,361
Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,750$47,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,750$44,775
Total Invoice$36,216$44,707
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,216$42,577

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,855$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length167.5 in205.6 in
Width70.8 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft319.2 ft3

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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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