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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $33,207 $33,431 $42,869
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
Aluminum trim   195  
All-weather floor mats 185 69 69
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Aluminum trim   178  
Options (change) 1,735 9,080 4,740
Options (change) 1,625 8,391 4,442
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $37,095 $45,195 $51,270
Total Invoice $35,602 $42,747 $48,236

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $827
Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,095$45,195$51,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,680-8,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$38,515$42,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$35,602$42,747$48,236
Adjustments for Features0-6,318-8,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$36,429$40,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,711

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
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$3,890$10,570$12,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,680$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,318-8,096

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in194.1 in
Width70.3 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.4 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 MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested185055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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