Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2009 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $32,950
Base Invoice $30,021 $31,600
Navigation system 1,895  
Sunroof 1,200  
Remote start 295  
Navigation system 1,630  
Sunroof 1,032  
Remote start 257  
Options (change) 3,390 0
Options (change) 2,919 0
Destination 795 770
Total Price $36,880 $33,720
Total Invoice $33,735 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,059
Model Year20092012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,880$33,720
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,545$33,720
Total Invoice$33,735$32,370
Adjustments for Features-3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,429$32,370

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3060

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelMKZPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.4 in
Length190.5 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.9 ft3

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