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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: $43,635

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,752

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $34,755
Base Invoice $34,952 $32,677
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 1,890
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Package 102A   5,695
Remote start   345
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 1,757
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Package 102A   5,069
Remote start   307
Options (change) 8,570 8,005
Options (change) 7,405 7,200
Destination 825 875
Total Price $46,930 $43,635
Total Invoice $43,182 $40,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,686
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$46,930$43,635
Adjustments for Features-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,370$43,635
Total Invoice$43,182$40,752
Adjustments for Features-5,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,066$40,752

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,090$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length197.1 in190.6 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.1 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 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
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 Requested202551%
Total Not Requested195049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested335087%
Total Not Requested51513%

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