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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: $37,755

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,645
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,565
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850 1,200
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Package 101A     2,695
AWD     1,890
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723 1,068
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Package 101A     2,399
AWD     1,757
Options (change) 6,910 5,210 5,785
Options (change) 5,923 4,478 5,224
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $37,755 $38,370 $41,305
Total Invoice $34,086 $34,701 $38,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,743
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,755$38,370$41,305
Adjustments for Features00-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$38,370$39,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,086$34,701$38,664
Adjustments for Features00-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,086$34,701$36,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
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 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,825$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.4 in
Length193.4 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.1 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 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

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