Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2006 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2018

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,815

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,674

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim3.6 VR6SelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $27,513 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Luxury #2 Package 5,250            
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120 120 120 120 120
Navigation system 1,800            
Cargo net   25 25 25 25 25 25
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power   295 295 295 295    
Luxury #2 Package 4,797            
All-weather floor mats 145 109 109 109 109 109 109
Navigation system 1,589            
Cargo net   23 23 23 23 23 23
Sunroof   1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Sunshade, rear, power   269 269 269 269    
Options (change) 7,235 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,640 145 145
Options (change) 6,531 1,493 1,493 1,493 1,493 132 132
Destination 630 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $37,815 $40,905 $40,905 $42,575 $42,575 $48,900 $48,900
Total Invoice $34,674 $38,795 $38,795 $40,227 $40,227 $46,017 $46,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $583
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim3.6 VR6SelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,815$40,905$40,905$42,575$42,575$48,900$48,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-3,730-4,180-4,230-5,280-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,815$37,325$37,175$38,395$38,345$43,620$43,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,170$6,445$6,395
Total Invoice$34,674$38,795$38,795$40,227$40,227$46,017$46,017
Adjustments for Features0-3,395-3,538-3,949-3,997-4,969-5,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,674$35,400$35,257$36,278$36,230$41,048$41,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$143$0$1,021$973$5,791$5,744

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim3.6 VR6SelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
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      
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15      
Rain-sensing wipers$175      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200      
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
Headlight washers$50      
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    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Wood trim$300$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,265$6,845$6,995$7,445$7,495$8,545$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$3,730$4,180$4,230$5,280$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,395-3,538-3,949-3,997-4,969-5,016

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in112.2 in
Length188.2 in193.9 in
Width71.7 in73.4 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested416579%
Total Not Requested111521%

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