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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: $40,245

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $35,131 $33,431 $42,869
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Cargo net 100 25 25
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396    
All-weather floor mats 185 69 69
Cargo net 80 23 23
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Options (change) 2,830 7,710 3,290
Options (change) 2,661 7,144 3,122
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $40,245 $43,825 $49,820
Total Invoice $38,612 $41,500 $46,916

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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: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $303
Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,245$43,825$49,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,245$41,095$45,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$38,612$41,500$46,916
Adjustments for Features0-2,585-3,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,612$38,915$42,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,018

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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 climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,790$8,520$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,585-3,983

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMKZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.5 in194.1 in
Width70.8 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%

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 audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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