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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $35,925
Base Invoice $27,404 $34,129
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
AWD 2,320 1,890
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 69
AWD 2,112 1,795
Options (change) 4,760 1,965
Options (change) 4,264 1,864
Destination 815 895
Total Price $34,855 $38,785
Total Invoice $32,483 $36,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $745
Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$34,855$38,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$33,370
Total Invoice$32,483$36,888
Adjustments for Features0-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$31,738

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102013
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in194.1 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,874 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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