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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $35,190 $45,605
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Cargo net 100 25 25
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Reserve Package   4,420  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
All-weather floor mats 185 69 69
Cargo net 80 23 23
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Reserve Package   4,022  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Options (change) 1,435 10,205 5,785
Options (change) 1,321 9,415 5,393
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $42,070 $46,290 $52,285

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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: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,108
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 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$42,070$46,290$52,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,070$43,685$48,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIMKZMKZ
TrimRBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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  
Rear wiper$175  
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,440$8,045$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,462-3,859

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIMKZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.6 in194.1 in
Width70.8 in73.4 in
Height58.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,373 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
17.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.4 ft3

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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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