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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: $36,700

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,594

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,305
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,054
Luxury Package 1,290    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,500
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,870
Satellite radio     195
Polished alloy wheels     895
Sunroof     1,200
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers     995
Luxury Package 1,097    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,290
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,684
Satellite radio     168
Polished alloy wheels     770
Sunroof     1,032
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers     856
Options (change) 9,310 6,820 6,655
Options (change) 8,132 6,017 5,800
Destination 785 785 740
Total Price $39,340 $40,000 $36,700
Total Invoice $36,190 $36,980 $33,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$39,340$40,000$36,700
Adjustments for Features-1,410-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$38,340$36,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,190$36,980$33,594
Adjustments for Features-1,297-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,893$35,445$33,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$552$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082007
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,725$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$1,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,297-1,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082007
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

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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