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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: $34,540

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,114

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $33,525
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $32,151
Reserve Package 4,420    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
Cargo net 25 25 95
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Cargo mat     125
Reserve Package 4,022    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
Cargo net 23 23 69
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Cargo mat     99
Options (change) 6,945 2,800 220
Options (change) 6,372 2,601 168
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $43,060 $49,330 $34,540
Total Invoice $40,728 $46,395 $33,114

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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: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,563
Model Year201620162013
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,060$49,330$34,540
Adjustments for Features-5,340-7,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,720$42,265$34,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,545$0
Total Invoice$40,728$46,395$33,114
Adjustments for Features-5,051-6,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,677$39,750$33,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,073$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162013
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$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 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,195$8,920$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$7,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,051-6,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162013
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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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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested170051%
Total Not Requested165049%

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