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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: $35,835

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelPassatMKZMKZ
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $33,230 $33,431 $42,869
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Cargo net 100 25 25
Reserve Package   4,420  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
All-weather floor mats 185 69 69
Cargo net 80 23 23
Reserve Package   4,022  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Options (change) 335 9,515 5,370
Options (change) 265 8,712 4,941
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $35,835 $45,630 $51,900
Total Invoice $34,345 $43,068 $48,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,028
Model Year201820162016
ModelPassatMKZMKZ
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,835$45,630$51,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,835$42,775$47,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,545
Total Invoice$34,345$43,068$48,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-4,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,345$40,373$44,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,061

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820162016
ModelPassatMKZMKZ
TrimV6 SEL PremiumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,665$5,520$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,695-4,301

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182016
ModelPassatMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in194.1 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested235070%
Total Not Requested100030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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