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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: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,422

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $33,431 $42,869
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Sunroof 850 850 1,200 1,475
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Reserve Package     4,420  
AWD     1,890 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    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 69 69
Sunroof 723 723 1,092 1,343
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Reserve Package     4,022  
AWD     1,795 1,795
Options (change) 6,830 5,125 7,585 3,440
Options (change) 5,897 4,448 6,978 3,207
Destination 735 735 925 925
Total Price $35,935 $36,975 $43,700 $49,970
Total Invoice $33,422 $34,544 $41,334 $47,001

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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: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,754
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,935$36,975$43,700$49,970
Adjustments for Features00-6,510-7,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,935$36,975$37,190$42,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$5,445
Total Invoice$33,422$34,544$41,334$47,001
Adjustments for Features00-6,158-6,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,422$34,544$35,176$40,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$4,926

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2007200720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$10,160$10,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,510$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,158-6,899

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20072016
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested185055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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