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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,439

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatMKS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $39,010
Base Invoice $31,600 $37,059
Cargo net 95  
3.5L V6   4,995
AWD   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cargo net 69  
3.5L V6   4,745
AWD   1,896
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 95 8,685
Options (change) 69 8,184
Destination 770 925
Total Price $33,815 $48,620
Total Invoice $32,439 $46,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,468
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatMKS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$33,815$48,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$43,080
Total Invoice$32,439$46,168
Adjustments for Features0-5,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,439$40,907

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatMKS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,405$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,261

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in205.6 in
Width72.2 in75.9 in
Height58.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Active noise reduction0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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