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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: $32,835

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,468

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZPassatPassat
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $30,353 $33,230
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495    
Climate Package 595 595 595 595    
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 100 100
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 235 235
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271    
Climate Package 542 542 542 542    
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 80 80
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 185 185
Sunroof 1,092 1,092        
Options (change) 4,435 4,435 3,235 3,235 335 335
Options (change) 4,037 4,037 2,945 2,945 265 265
Destination 925 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $45,370 $45,370 $51,990 $51,990 $32,835 $35,835
Total Invoice $42,771 $42,771 $48,830 $48,830 $31,468 $34,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,857
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZPassatPassat
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,370$45,370$51,990$51,990$32,835$35,835
Adjustments for Features-3,655-3,555-5,880-5,7800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$41,815$46,110$46,210$32,835$35,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,395$4,495$0$2,850
Total Invoice$42,771$42,771$48,830$48,830$31,468$34,345
Adjustments for Features-3,446-3,351-5,523-5,4290-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,325$39,420$43,307$43,401$31,468$34,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$3,982$4,076$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZPassatPassat
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT $1000 $1000  
6-speed automated manual     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Wood trim$300$300    
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,895$7,795$10,120$10,020$4,240$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$3,555$5,880$5,780$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,446-3,351-5,523-5,4290-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length193.9 in191.6 in
Width73.4 in72.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,275 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested130046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested130046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested130046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested130046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

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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