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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: $10,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,538

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimReserveBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $32,950
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $31,600
Sunroof 1,200    
Cargo net 25 25 95
3.0L V6 2,750 2,750  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Cargo mat     125
Sunroof 1,092    
Cargo net 23 23 69
3.0L V6 2,503 2,503  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Cargo mat     99
Options (change) 3,975 2,775 220
Options (change) 3,618 2,526 168
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $44,910 $51,530 $33,940
Total Invoice $42,352 $48,411 $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: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,896
Model Year201820182012
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimReserveBlack LabelV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V6350hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$44,910$51,530$33,940
Adjustments for Features-5,215-7,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,695$44,090$33,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,395$0
Total Invoice$42,352$48,411$32,538
Adjustments for Features-4,918-6,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,434$41,421$32,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,987$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182012
ModelMKZMKZPassat
TrimReserveBlack 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 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt 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$7,245$9,470$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$7,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,918-6,9900

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,023 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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