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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869 $20,539 $22,075
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475 900  
Select Package 1,935 1,935        
Navigation Package           1,200
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343 864  
Select Package 1,761 1,761        
Navigation Package           1,152
Options (change) 3,135 3,135 1,475 1,475 900 1,200
Options (change) 2,853 2,853 1,343 1,343 864 1,152
Destination 925 925 925 925 770 770
Total Price $39,250 $39,250 $48,005 $48,005 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $37,209 $37,209 $45,137 $45,137 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,528
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$39,250$39,250$48,005$48,005$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-7,920-7,820-11,620-11,5200-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,330$31,430$36,385$36,485$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,055$5,155$0$1,750
Total Invoice$37,209$37,209$45,137$45,137$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-7,508-7,413-10,926-10,8320-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,701$29,796$34,211$34,305$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$4,510$4,604$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZJettaJetta
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Power trunk closer  $350$350  
Remote app  $25$25  
Remote climate control  $25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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    
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$9,410$9,310$13,110$13,010$1,490$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,920$7,820$11,620$11,520$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,508-7,413-10,926-10,8320-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162011
ModelMKZJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length194.1 in182.2 in
Width73.4 in70.0 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 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
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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