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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,040

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,424

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimSportBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $40,191 $33,431 $42,869
Package 401A 4,300    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Inflatable rear seat belts   250  
Cargo net   25 25
Package 401A 3,752    
All-weather floor mats 66 69 69
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Inflatable rear seat belts   228  
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 5,970 10,955 6,285
Options (change) 5,210 10,098 5,848
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $49,965 $47,040 $52,785
Total Invoice $46,296 $44,424 $49,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,645
Model Year201520152015
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimSportBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$49,965$47,040$52,785
Adjustments for Features-2450-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,720$47,040$51,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,445
Total Invoice$46,296$44,424$49,612
Adjustments for Features-2270-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,069$44,424$48,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,966

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201520152015
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimSportBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Stowable third row seats$600  
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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,800$8,555$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2270-1,222

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in194.1 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested302590%
Total Not Requested32510%

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