Lincoln Town Car Lincoln Town Car 2011 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lincoln Town Car vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lincoln Town Car vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,791

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelTown CarPassatPassatPassat
TrimSignature Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,225 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $44,355 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net   95 95 95
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 0 95 95 95
Options (change) 0 69 69 69
Destination 945 770 770 770
Total Price $48,170 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $45,300 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lincoln Town Car dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,602
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelTown CarPassatPassatPassat
TrimSignature Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,170$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-2,930-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,170$27,830$30,130$30,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$45,300$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,811-2,811-2,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,300$26,698$28,904$29,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelTown CarPassatPassatPassat
TrimSignature Limited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power trunk closer$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$6,405$6,405$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$2,930$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,811-2,811-2,907

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelTown CarPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.7 in110.4 in
Length215.4 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume21.0 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Lincoln models.