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Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,439

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalPassat
TrimReserveBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,625 $65,255 $32,950
Base Invoice $50,460 $60,180 $31,600
CD player, remote 335    
3.0L V6 3,265 3,265  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,750    
Cargo net     95
CD player, remote 305    
3.0L V6 2,972 2,972  
AWD 1,890 1,880  
Panoramic sunroof 1,593    
Cargo net     69
Options (change) 7,350 5,265 95
Options (change) 6,760 4,852 69
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $62,900 $71,445 $33,815
Total Invoice $58,145 $65,957 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,517
Model Year201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalPassat
TrimReserveBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$62,900$71,445$33,815
Adjustments for Features-9,940-11,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,960$59,480$33,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,520$0
Total Invoice$58,145$65,957$32,439
Adjustments for Features-9,189-11,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,956$54,911$32,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,955$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalPassat
TrimReserveBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$13,895$15,920$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,940$11,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,189-11,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelContinentalPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.4 in
Length201.4 in191.6 in
Width75.3 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,547 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft315.9 ft3

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