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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,574

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack Label3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $29,950
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $27,513
Reserve Package 4,420    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Cargo net 25 25  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
AWD 1,890 1,890 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power 275    
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system     1,800
Reserve Package 4,022    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 145
Cargo net 23 23  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
AWD 1,795 1,795 1,900
Sunshade, rear, power 251    
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 9,185 4,765 9,185
Options (change) 8,487 4,465 8,431
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $45,300 $51,295 $39,765
Total Invoice $42,843 $48,259 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,701
Model Year201620162006
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack Label3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$45,300$51,295$39,765
Adjustments for Features-4,830-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,470$45,865$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,395$0
Total Invoice$42,843$48,259$36,574
Adjustments for Features-4,568-5,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,275$43,150$36,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162006
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack Label3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,095$10,695$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,568-5,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelMKZPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length194.1 in188.2 in
Width73.4 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested185055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested436583%
Total Not Requested91517%

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