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Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $19,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $18,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMKSJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $39,035 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,695        
Premium Package   1,440      
Autobahn Package         2,050
All-weather floor mats 67 185 185 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,509        
Premium Package   1,382      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 1,770 1,675 235 235 2,285
Options (change) 1,576 1,567 185 185 2,153
Destination 875 770 770 770 770
Total Price $44,145 $25,220 $24,450 $25,810 $26,800
Total Invoice $41,486 $24,201 $23,462 $24,768 $25,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,374
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMKSJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,145$25,220$24,450$25,810$26,800
Adjustments for Features-7,9700-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$25,220$23,575$23,835$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0$260$2,575
Total Invoice$41,486$24,201$23,462$24,768$25,718
Adjustments for Features-7,4900-840-1,895-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,996$24,201$22,622$22,873$25,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,579$0$251$2,472

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMKSJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Proximity key$250 $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$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$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net$40    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0   $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$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$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$10,685$2,715$3,590$4,690$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,970$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4900-840-1,895-624

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelMKSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.4 in
Length204.1 in182.2 in
Width75.9 in70.0 in
Height61.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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