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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $9,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,065

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $9,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $27,195
Base Invoice $32,677 $25,412
Package 101A 2,695  
Sunroof 1,200  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system   1,990
Package 101A 2,399  
Sunroof 1,068  
All-weather floor mats 67 145
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 3,970 2,175
Options (change) 3,534 1,903
Destination 875 750
Total Price $39,600 $30,120
Total Invoice $37,086 $28,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,151
Model Year20122010
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$39,600$30,120
Adjustments for Features-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$30,120
Total Invoice$37,086$28,065
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,216$28,065

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseKomfort
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic 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$5,920$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
ModelMKZPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.7 in
Length190.6 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height56.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft314.2 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 audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested74054%
Total Not Requested62546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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