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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,065

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimKomfortSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $25,412 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120 120 120 120 120
Navigation system 1,990            
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power   295 295 295 295    
All-weather floor mats 145 109 109 109 109 109 109
Navigation system 1,758            
Sunroof   1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Sunshade, rear, power   269 269 269 269    
Options (change) 2,175 1,615 1,615 1,615 1,615 120 120
Options (change) 1,903 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 109 109
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $30,120 $40,880 $40,880 $42,550 $42,550 $48,875 $48,875
Total Invoice $28,065 $38,772 $38,772 $40,204 $40,204 $45,994 $45,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimKomfortSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionS6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 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$30,120$40,880$40,880$42,550$42,550$48,875$48,875
Adjustments for Features0-7,090-7,240-7,690-7,590-9,690-9,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$33,790$33,640$34,860$34,960$39,185$39,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,545$5,645
Total Invoice$28,065$38,772$38,772$40,204$40,204$45,994$45,994
Adjustments for Features0-6,724-6,867-7,266-7,172-9,119-9,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,065$32,048$31,905$32,938$33,032$36,875$36,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$143$0$1,033$1,127$4,970$5,064

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimKomfortSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225      
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, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15      
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0      
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15      
SD Card slot$25      
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
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
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      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,305$9,395$9,545$9,995$9,895$11,995$11,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,090$7,240$7,690$7,590$9,690$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,724-6,867-7,266-7,172-9,119-9,025

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,345 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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