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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: $31,655

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelMKZMKZJetta
TrimBaseBlack Label2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $29,545
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $28,362
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
Select Package 1,935    
Cargo net 25 25 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
Select Package 1,761    
Cargo net 23 23 80
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 4,535 2,875 1,260
Options (change) 4,180 2,670 1,000
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $40,620 $49,375 $31,655
Total Invoice $38,506 $46,434 $30,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,995
Model Year201520152018
ModelMKZMKZJetta
TrimBaseBlack Label2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,620$49,375$31,655
Adjustments for Features-3,480-7,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,140$42,195$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,055$0
Total Invoice$38,506$46,434$30,212
Adjustments for Features-3,299-6,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,207$39,682$30,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,475$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152018
ModelMKZMKZJetta
TrimBaseBlack Label2.0T 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 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25 
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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$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 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,495$11,195$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$7,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,299-6,7520

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152018
ModelMKZJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length194.1 in183.3 in
Width73.4 in70.0 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,208 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
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested127596%

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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