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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: $32,835

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,468

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960
All-weather floor mats 235 235 120 120 120 120
Cargo net 100 100 25 25 25 25
Climate Package     695 695 695 695
Technology Package     2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395
Sunroof     1,200 1,200    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 109 109 109 109
Cargo net 80 80 23 23 23 23
Climate Package     633 633 633 633
Technology Package     2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180
Sunroof     1,092 1,092    
Options (change) 335 335 4,435 4,435 3,235 3,235
Options (change) 265 265 4,037 4,037 2,945 2,945
Destination 850 850 925 925 925 925
Total Price $32,835 $35,835 $45,030 $45,030 $51,990 $51,990
Total Invoice $31,468 $34,345 $42,450 $42,450 $48,830 $48,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,819
Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 11?, 11?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$32,835$35,835$45,030$45,030$51,990$51,990
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,355-3,255-5,880-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,835$35,685$41,675$41,775$46,110$46,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$100$4,435$4,535
Total Invoice$31,468$34,345$42,450$42,450$48,830$48,830
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,163-3,069-5,523-5,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,468$34,201$39,287$39,381$43,307$43,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$94$4,020$4,114

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100    
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200
HD radio$50$50  $50$50
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $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
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,440$7,645$7,545$10,170$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,355$3,255$5,880$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,163-3,069-5,523-5,429

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in193.9 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,740 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

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