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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: $28,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMKSJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $37,059 $25,195 $28,362
Elite Package 3,250    
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Cargo net   100 100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Floor mats   235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Remote start   450 450
Elite Package 2,958    
All-weather floor mats 82 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Cargo net   80 80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Floor mats   185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Remote start   350 350
Options (change) 5,035 1,715 1,260
Options (change) 4,583 1,370 1,000
Destination 925 850 850
Total Price $44,970 $28,810 $31,655
Total Invoice $42,567 $27,415 $30,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,503
Model Year201620182018
ModelMKSJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,970$28,810$31,655
Adjustments for Features-5,440-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,530$28,285$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,370
Total Invoice$42,567$27,415$30,212
Adjustments for Features-5,149-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,418$26,915$30,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,297

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620182018
ModelMKSJettaJetta
TrimBase1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,945$5,030$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,440$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,149-5000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelMKSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.4 in
Length205.6 in183.3 in
Width75.9 in70.0 in
Height61.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.2,931 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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