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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: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimXLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $27,404 $33,431 $42,869
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
AWD 2,320 1,890 1,890
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327    
All-weather floor mats 64 69 69
AWD 2,112 1,795 1,795
Options (change) 4,760 1,965 1,965
Options (change) 4,264 1,864 1,864
Destination 815 925 925
Total Price $34,855 $38,080 $48,495
Total Invoice $32,483 $36,220 $45,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $985
Model Year201020162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimXLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,855$38,080$48,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,965-9,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$33,115$38,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,615
Total Invoice$32,483$36,220$45,658
Adjustments for Features0-4,722-9,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$31,498$36,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,966

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201020162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimXLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,790$9,755$14,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,722-9,194

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102016
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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