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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: $4,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,739

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $30,980
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,562
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,895
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 295
Sunroof 850 850 1,200
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,870
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     895
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,630
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65
Remote start 327 327 257
Sunroof 723 723 1,032
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,683
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     770
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 6,230
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 5,437
Destination 815 815 740
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $37,950
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $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: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,237
Model Year200920092008
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$42,195$43,930$37,950
Adjustments for Features-740-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,455$41,690$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$34,739
Adjustments for Features-678-2,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,976$38,308$34,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920092008
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$6,280$7,780$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-678-2,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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