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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: $37,950

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,739

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,980
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,562
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,895
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Remote start 385 385 295
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,870
Sunroof     1,200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     895
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,630
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 65
Remote start 326 326 257
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,683
Sunroof     1,032
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     770
Options (change) 10,045 7,260 6,230
Options (change) 8,756 6,390 5,437
Destination 785 785 740
Total Price $40,075 $40,440 $37,950
Total Invoice $36,814 $37,353 $34,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,409
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$40,075$40,440$37,950
Adjustments for Features-725-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,350$39,715$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,814$37,353$34,739
Adjustments for Features-666-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,148$36,683$34,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,940$5,940$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-666-6700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.4 in
Length193.4 in190.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 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 in53.6 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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