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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: $28,285

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,105

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $26,995
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $25,915
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 235
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Floor mats             235
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 185
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092      
Floor mats             185
Options (change) 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 120 120 470
Options (change) 1,201 1,201 1,201 1,201 109 109 370
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $40,585 $40,585 $42,255 $42,255 $48,875 $48,875 $28,285
Total Invoice $38,503 $38,503 $39,935 $39,935 $45,994 $45,994 $27,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,584
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL Premium
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?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$40,585$40,585$42,255$42,255$48,875$48,875$28,285
Adjustments for Features-3,870-4,020-4,470-4,370-6,695-6,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$36,565$37,785$37,885$42,180$42,280$28,285
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715$0
Total Invoice$38,503$38,503$39,935$39,935$45,994$45,994$27,105
Adjustments for Features-3,671-3,814-4,225-4,130-6,300-6,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,832$34,689$35,710$35,805$39,694$39,788$27,105
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$1,021$1,116$5,005$5,099$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZJetta
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label1.8T SEL Premium
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$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
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$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
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $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, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Rain-sensing wipers      $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support      $0
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound  $250$250$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
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 fog lights      $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300 
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$8,085$8,235$8,685$8,585$10,910$10,810$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$4,020$4,470$4,370$6,695$6,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,671-3,814-4,225-4,130-6,300-6,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182017
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.2,940 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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