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Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,030

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,913

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $24,300
Base Invoice $28,562 $22,659
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Aluminum trim 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Sunroof 1,200  
Navigation system 1,895 1,800
AWD 1,870  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   0
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Aluminum trim 168  
All-weather floor mats 65 145
Sunroof 1,032  
Navigation system 1,630 1,589
AWD 1,683  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 5,730 6,080
Options (change) 5,004 5,604
Destination 740 650
Total Price $37,450 $31,030
Total Invoice $34,306 $28,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,361
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,450$31,030
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,140$31,030
Total Invoice$34,306$28,913
Adjustments for Features-3,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,274$28,913

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZJetta
TrimBaseGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in101.5 in
Length190.5 in179.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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