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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: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,677 $31,600
Package 101A 2,695  
Sunroof 1,200  
Remote start 345  
Package 101A 2,399  
Sunroof 1,068  
Remote start 307  
Options (change) 4,240 0
Options (change) 3,774 0
Destination 875 770
Total Price $39,870 $33,720
Total Invoice $37,326 $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: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year20122012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$39,870$33,720
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$33,720
Total Invoice$37,326$32,370
Adjustments for Features-9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,385$32,370

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
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 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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$3,445$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9410

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelMKZPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.4 in
Length190.6 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested86563%
Total Not Requested50037%

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