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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: $49,565

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,725

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $50,587 $33,431 $42,869
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Reserve Package   4,420  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
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
All-weather floor mats 71 69 69
Reserve Package   4,022  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
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) 75 13,450 8,780
Options (change) 71 12,369 8,119
Destination 945 925 925
Total Price $53,990 $49,565 $55,310
Total Invoice $51,603 $46,725 $51,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack 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)500, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$53,990$49,565$55,310
Adjustments for Features-4,0600-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,930$49,565$54,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,445
Total Invoice$51,603$46,725$51,913
Adjustments for Features-3,8800-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,723$46,725$50,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201620162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
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  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$12,840$8,780$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8800-1,220

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in194.1 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested330099%
Total Not Requested501%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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