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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: $35,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $42,500 $42,500
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 120 120
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 109 109
Sunroof     1,092 1,092
Options (change) 5,090 2,995 1,320 1,320
Options (change) 4,326 2,545 1,201 1,201
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $35,120 $36,175 $44,815 $44,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,395
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$35,120$36,175$44,815$44,815
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,220-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$35,925$40,595$40,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$100

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,315$8,285$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,220$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-207-202

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082020
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

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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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