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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: $31,099

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,121

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,968

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,802

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Model Year201620162008
ModelMKZMKZJetta
TrimBaseBlack LabelGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $24,300
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $22,659
Reserve Package 4,420    
Aluminum trim 195    
Cargo net 25 25 69
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Reserve Package 4,022    
Aluminum trim 178    
Cargo net 23 23 55
All-weather floor mats 69 69 145
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
AWD 1,795 1,795  
Autobahn Package     2,797
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 9,105 4,765 6,149
Options (change) 8,414 4,465 5,659
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $45,220 $51,295 $31,099
Total Invoice $42,770 $48,259 $28,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,592
Model Year201620162008
ModelMKZMKZJetta
TrimBaseBlack LabelGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$45,220$51,295$31,099
Adjustments for Features-8,680-10,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,540$40,690$31,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$42,770$48,259$28,968
Adjustments for Features-8,210-9,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,560$38,282$28,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,722$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162008
ModelMKZMKZJetta
TrimBaseBlack LabelGLI
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,520$13,445$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,680$10,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,210-9,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
ModelMKZJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length194.1 in179.3 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested185055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
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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