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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: $35,935

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,422

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $34,225
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $31,523
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Remote start 385 385 345
Sunroof 850 850 1,200
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Package 102A     2,495
AWD     1,890
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 65
Remote start 326 326 297
Sunroof 723 723 1,032
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Package 102A     2,146
AWD     1,700
Options (change) 6,830 5,125 6,005
Options (change) 5,897 4,448 5,240
Destination 735 735 850
Total Price $35,935 $36,975 $41,080
Total Invoice $33,422 $34,544 $37,613

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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: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,607
Model Year200720072010
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)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,935$36,975$41,080
Adjustments for Features00-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,935$36,975$39,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$33,422$34,544$37,613
Adjustments for Features00-1,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,422$34,544$36,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200720072010
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,750$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20072010
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 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested59045%

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