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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: $34,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,230

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350            
Luxury Package 1,450              
Remote start 385 385            
Obstacle detection, rear 255              
Satellite radio 195 195            
All-weather floor mats 55 55 120 120 120 120 120 120
Sunroof 850 850 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995            
Select Plus Package     1,255 1,255        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298            
Luxury Package 1,232              
Remote start 326 326            
Obstacle detection, rear 217              
Satellite radio 166 166            
All-weather floor mats 47 47 109 109 109 109 109 109
Sunroof 723 723 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696            
Select Plus Package     1,143 1,143        
Options (change) 5,535 3,830 2,575 2,575 1,320 1,320 120 120
Options (change) 4,705 3,256 2,344 2,344 1,201 1,201 109 109
Destination 735 735 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $34,640 $35,680 $40,420 $40,420 $41,915 $41,915 $48,875 $48,875
Total Invoice $32,230 $33,352 $38,343 $38,343 $39,614 $39,614 $45,994 $45,994

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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: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,546
Model Year20072007201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$34,640$35,680$40,420$40,420$41,915$41,915$48,875$48,875
Adjustments for Features00-3,610-3,760-4,260-4,310-5,885-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$35,680$36,810$36,660$37,655$37,605$42,990$42,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$150$0$995$945$6,330$6,280
Total Invoice$32,230$33,352$38,343$38,343$39,614$39,614$45,994$45,994
Adjustments for Features00-3,424-3,567-4,026-4,073-5,538-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,230$33,352$34,919$34,776$35,588$35,541$40,456$40,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$143$0$812$765$5,680$5,633

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20072007201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125      
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
HD radio      $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100 $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather      $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350      
White-letter tires$0$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$7,260$7,410$7,910$7,960$9,535$9,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,610$3,760$4,260$4,310$5,885$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,424-3,567-4,026-4,073-5,538-5,585

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20072017
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,740 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

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

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

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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