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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: $33,940

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,538

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,521 $31,600
Sunroof 1,200  
Select Package 1,145  
Cargo net 25 95
3.7L V6 1,230  
Cargo mat   125
Sunroof 1,092  
Select Package 1,042  
Cargo net 23 69
3.7L V6 1,168  
Cargo mat   99
Options (change) 3,600 220
Options (change) 3,325 168
Destination 895 770
Total Price $38,685 $33,940
Total Invoice $36,741 $32,538

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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: $1,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $912
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZPassat
TrimBaseV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,685$33,940
Adjustments for Features-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,220$33,940
Total Invoice$36,741$32,538
Adjustments for Features-3,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,450$32,538

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,720$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2910

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length194.1 in191.6 in
Width73.4 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

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