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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $41,500
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 67
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 1,435 8,260
Options (change) 1,321 7,628
Destination 850 875
Total Price $42,070 $50,635

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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: $10,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,462
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$42,070$50,635
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,235$50,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
TrimRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,480$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIMKS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length167.6 in204.1 in
Width70.8 in75.9 in
Height58.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.4,438 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 in38.6 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
17.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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