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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: $46,530

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,842

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,431 $42,869
Package 302A 4,305    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Inflatable rear seat belts 195 250  
AWD 2,000 1,890 1,890
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Reserve Package   4,420  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Cargo net   25 25
Package 302A 3,659    
All-weather floor mats 64 69 69
Inflatable rear seat belts 166 228  
AWD 1,820 1,795 1,795
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Reserve Package   4,022  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 8,170 12,150 7,480
Options (change) 7,065 11,134 6,884
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $46,530 $48,265 $54,010
Total Invoice $42,842 $45,490 $50,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,455
Model Year201120162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$46,530$48,265$54,010
Adjustments for Features0-205-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,530$48,060$52,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,445
Total Invoice$42,842$45,490$50,678
Adjustments for Features0-193-1,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,842$45,297$49,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,969

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120162016
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,750$9,955$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-193-1,412

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in194.1 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested317580%
Total Not Requested80020%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested282584%
Total Not Requested52516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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