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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Floor mats 235 235            
All-weather floor mats 235 235 120 120 120 120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325              
Door sill trim plates 240 240            
Remote start 450 450            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130              
Cargo net 100 100 25 25 25 25 25 25
Sunroof     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Floor mats 185 185            
All-weather floor mats 185 185 109 109 109 109 109 109
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270              
Door sill trim plates 200 200            
Remote start 350 350            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100              
Cargo net 80 80 23 23 23 23 23 23
Sunroof     1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Options (change) 1,715 1,260 1,345 1,345 1,345 1,345 145 145
Options (change) 1,370 1,000 1,224 1,224 1,224 1,224 132 132
Destination 850 850 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $28,810 $31,655 $40,610 $40,610 $42,280 $42,280 $48,900 $48,900
Total Invoice $27,415 $30,212 $38,526 $38,526 $39,958 $39,958 $46,017 $46,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,219
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$28,810$31,655$40,610$40,610$42,280$42,280$48,900$48,900
Adjustments for Features-5250-4,480-4,630-5,080-4,980-7,305-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,285$31,655$36,130$35,980$37,200$37,300$41,595$41,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715
Total Invoice$27,415$30,212$38,526$38,526$39,958$39,958$46,017$46,017
Adjustments for Features-5000-4,250-4,392-4,801-4,707-6,874-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,915$30,212$34,276$34,134$35,157$35,251$39,143$39,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,297$142$0$1,023$1,117$5,009$5,103

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100      
CVT   $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850       
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$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$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Automatic braking, low-speed$200       
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100      
Forward collision warning$200       
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150      
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50      
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15      
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175      
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0       
Body kit $0      
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0      
Rear spoiler$200$200      
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
HD radio$50$50  $50$50$50$50
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$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100 $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$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$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0      
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather      $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Transmission 
Launch control $100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,065$3,540$8,020$8,170$8,620$8,520$10,845$10,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$4,480$4,630$5,080$4,980$7,305$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-5000-4,250-4,392-4,801-4,707-6,874-6,780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.2 in
Length183.3 in193.9 in
Width70.0 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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