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Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMKXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,845 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $34,871 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 1,995      
Ultimate Package 695      
Remote start 345      
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Navigation system 1,676      
Ultimate Package 584      
Remote start 290      
Panoramic sunroof 1,592      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 4,930 375 375 375
Options (change) 4,142 300 300 300
Destination 850 770 770 770
Total Price $43,625 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $39,863 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,989
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMKXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,625$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-2,33500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,290$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$39,863$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-2,13400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,729$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMKXPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,750$3,415$3,415$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,13400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelMKXPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length186.5 in191.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height67.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

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