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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $17,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMKS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $39,010
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $37,059
Premium Package 1,440        
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 90
Autobahn Package       2,050  
Panoramic sunroof         1,695
Premium Package 1,382        
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 82
Autobahn Package       1,968  
Panoramic sunroof         1,543
Options (change) 1,675 235 235 2,285 1,785
Options (change) 1,567 185 185 2,153 1,625
Destination 770 770 770 770 925
Total Price $25,220 $24,450 $25,810 $26,800 $41,720
Total Invoice $24,201 $23,462 $24,768 $25,718 $39,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,613
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMKS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$25,220$24,450$25,810$26,800$41,720
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,975-650-8,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$23,575$23,835$26,150$32,900
Cost Above Minimum$1,645$0$260$2,575$0
Total Invoice$24,201$23,462$24,768$25,718$39,609
Adjustments for Features0-840-1,895-624-8,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,201$22,622$22,873$25,094$31,235
Cost Above Minimum$1,579$0$251$2,472$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMKS
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key $250$250 $250
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Curve control    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50 
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,540$4,640$3,315$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,975$650$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-1,895-624-8,374

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.9 in
Length182.2 in205.6 in
Width70.0 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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