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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: $33,940

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,726

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $34,190
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $32,521
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Sunroof 850 850 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Select Package     1,145
AWD     1,890
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Remote start 326 326  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 69
Sunroof 723 723 1,092
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Select Package     1,042
AWD     1,795
Options (change) 4,835 3,130 4,310
Options (change) 4,201 2,752 3,998
Destination 735 735 895
Total Price $33,940 $34,980 $39,395
Total Invoice $31,726 $32,848 $37,414

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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: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $954
Model Year200720072014
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,940$34,980$39,395
Adjustments for Features00-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$34,980$34,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$31,726$32,848$37,414
Adjustments for Features00-4,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,726$32,848$32,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200720072014
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 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
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
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,734

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20072014
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in194.1 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

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