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Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,450

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,306

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $36,050
Base Invoice $28,562 $33,597
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Aluminum trim 195  
Sunroof 1,200  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system 1,895 1,800
AWD 1,870 1,950
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Aluminum trim 168  
Sunroof 1,032  
All-weather floor mats 65 145
Navigation system 1,630 1,589
AWD 1,683 1,959
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 5,730 4,160
Options (change) 5,004 3,892
Destination 740 690
Total Price $37,450 $40,900
Total Invoice $34,306 $38,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,332
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,450$40,900
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,450$40,320
Total Invoice$34,306$38,179
Adjustments for Features0-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,306$37,638

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.7 in
Length190.5 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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