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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: $14,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830 $26,245
Base Invoice $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960 $25,195
Select Plus Package 1,255 1,255          
Technology Package 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395  
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25 100
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 235
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             325
Floor mats             235
Door sill trim plates             240
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             130
Remote start             450
Select Plus Package 1,143 1,143          
Technology Package 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180  
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23 80
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 185
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             270
Floor mats             185
Door sill trim plates             200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)             100
Remote start             350
Options (change) 4,995 4,995 3,740 3,740 2,540 2,540 1,715
Options (change) 4,547 4,547 3,404 3,404 2,312 2,312 1,370
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 850
Total Price $42,840 $42,840 $44,335 $44,335 $51,295 $51,295 $28,810
Total Invoice $40,546 $40,546 $41,817 $41,817 $48,197 $48,197 $27,415

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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: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,069
Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 20?, 20400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,840$42,840$44,335$44,335$51,295$51,295$28,810
Adjustments for Features-6,255-6,405-6,905-6,805-9,430-9,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,585$36,435$37,430$37,530$41,865$41,965$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$995$1,095$5,430$5,530$0
Total Invoice$40,546$40,546$41,817$41,817$48,197$48,197$27,415
Adjustments for Features-5,920-6,062-6,513-6,419-8,860-8,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,626$34,484$35,304$35,398$39,337$39,430$27,415
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$820$914$4,853$4,946$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720172017201720172018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
FWD$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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio    $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support      $0
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $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 
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 
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
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces      $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$8,795$8,945$9,445$9,345$11,970$11,870$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,255$6,405$6,905$6,805$9,430$9,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,920-6,062-6,513-6,419-8,860-8,7670

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172018
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
Lincoln MKZ Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

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%

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