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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: $38,545

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020192019
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $38,995 $38,995
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Remote start 327 327    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 109 109
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Sunroof     1,092 1,092
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 1,320 1,320
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 1,201 1,201
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $41,310 $41,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,633
Model Year2010201020192019
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$38,545$40,400$41,310$41,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-3,525-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,545$39,300$37,785$37,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$100

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2010201020192019
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 
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  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
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 rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound  $250$250
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$4,605$5,705$8,130$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$3,525$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-187-182

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102019
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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