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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: $35,835

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $33,230
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Reserve Package 4,420    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
Cargo net 25 25 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Reserve Package 4,022    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
Cargo net 23 23 80
All-weather floor mats 69 69 185
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Options (change) 9,515 5,370 335
Options (change) 8,712 4,941 265
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $45,630 $51,900 $35,835
Total Invoice $43,068 $48,735 $34,345

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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: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,028
Model Year201620162018
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimBaseBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$45,630$51,900$35,835
Adjustments for Features-2,855-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,775$47,320$35,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,545$0
Total Invoice$43,068$48,735$34,345
Adjustments for Features-2,695-4,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,373$44,434$34,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,061$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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$5,520$7,245$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,695-4,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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.3,571 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested235070%
Total Not Requested100030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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