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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,650

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,971

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $34,645
Base Invoice $37,083 $32,565
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400 1,200
AWD 2,000 1,890
Package 101A   2,695
Remote start   345
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232 1,068
AWD 1,900 1,757
Package 101A   2,399
Remote start   307
Options (change) 5,290 6,130
Options (change) 4,795 5,531
Destination 825 875
Total Price $45,150 $41,650
Total Invoice $42,703 $38,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,424
Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/50-17
Total Price$45,150$41,650
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,710$41,650
Total Invoice$42,703$38,971
Adjustments for Features-2,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,395$38,971

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$7,050$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3080

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
ModelTraverseMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.4 in
Length205.0 in190.6 in
Width78.4 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft316.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

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