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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: $6,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,739

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $30,980
Base Invoice $34,952 $28,562
Package 301A 2,250  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 1,870
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   1,895
Remote start   295
Sunroof   1,200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   895
Package 301A 1,913  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 1,683
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Navigation system   1,630
Remote start   257
Sunroof   1,032
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   770
Options (change) 6,515 6,230
Options (change) 5,659 5,437
Destination 825 740
Total Price $44,875 $37,950
Total Invoice $41,436 $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: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,752
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$44,875$37,950
Adjustments for Features-5,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$37,950
Total Invoice$41,436$34,739
Adjustments for Features-4,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,491$34,739

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,070$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9450

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length197.1 in190.5 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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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