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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison

Ford Explorer vs Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison:
Ford Explorer vs Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison:

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For the Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Explorer vs. MKZ Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Explorer and MKZ will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's price is $450 lower than the Lincoln MKZ's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Explorer vs. MKZ Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, the Lincoln MKZ includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $1250 adjustment for the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's additional features, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is $450 less than the Lincoln MKZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 203
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price38,75039,81037,950
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price37,50038,41037,950
Cost Above Minimum09100
Total Invoice35,68736,81734,739
Adjustments for Features-1,151-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice34,53635,52234,739
Cost Above Minimum09860

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Invoice Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Lincoln MKZ
Difference: 800
Lowest Total Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
Difference: 948
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price29,24532,39530,980
Base Invoice27,27330,17828,562
Luxury Package1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package560560 
Navigation system1,9951,9951,895
Audiophile Package510  
4.6L V81,3101,310 
Obstacle detection, rear295  
All-weather floor mats555575
Remote start385385295
4WD w/low range2,3202,325 
Sunroof  1,200
AWD  1,870
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  895
Luxury Package  0
Sun and Sirius Package  0
Navigation system  1,630
Audiophile Package  0
4.6L V8  0
Obstacle detection, rear  0
All-weather floor mats  65
Remote start  257
4WD w/low range  0
Sunroof  1,032
AWD  1,683
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  770
Total options8,7206,6306,230
Total options7,6295,8545,437
Destination785785740
Total Price38,75039,81037,950
Total Invoice35,68736,81734,739

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire  $75
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$100$100 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Interior air filter  $25
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $50
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $900
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,490$6,640$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-1,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.4 in
Length193.4 in190.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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