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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: $28,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJettaJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $25,195 $28,362
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25 100 100
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 235 235
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             325  
Floor mats             235 235
Door sill trim plates             240 240
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             130  
Remote start             450 450
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23 80 80
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 185 185
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             270  
Floor mats             185 185
Door sill trim plates             200 200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             100  
Remote start             350 350
Options (change) 1,345 1,345 1,345 1,345 145 145 1,715 1,260
Options (change) 1,224 1,224 1,224 1,224 132 132 1,370 1,000
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $40,610 $40,610 $42,280 $42,280 $48,900 $48,900 $28,810 $31,655
Total Invoice $38,526 $38,526 $39,958 $39,958 $46,017 $46,017 $27,415 $30,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,219
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJettaJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,610$40,610$42,280$42,280$48,900$48,900$28,810$31,655
Adjustments for Features-4,480-4,630-5,080-4,980-7,305-7,205-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,130$35,980$37,200$37,300$41,595$41,695$28,285$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715$0$3,370
Total Invoice$38,526$38,526$39,958$39,958$46,017$46,017$27,415$30,212
Adjustments for Features-4,250-4,392-4,801-4,707-6,874-6,780-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,276$34,134$35,157$35,251$39,143$39,237$26,915$30,212
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,023$1,117$5,009$5,103$0$3,297

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJettaJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000  
6-speed automated manual       $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100$100
Forward collision warning      $200 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist      $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50$50
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0 
Body kit       $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200  
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support      $0$0
SD Card slot      $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates      $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)      $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces      $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300    
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,020$8,170$8,620$8,520$10,845$10,745$4,065$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$4,630$5,080$4,980$7,305$7,205$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,250-4,392-4,801-4,707-6,874-6,780-5000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length193.9 in183.3 in
Width73.4 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.7 ft3

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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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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