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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: $47,445

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,664

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $35,925
Base Invoice $35,268 $34,129
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 1,890
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Preferred Package   5,330
Technology Package   2,250
Sunroof, large   2,995
Inflatable rear seat belts   195
Cargo net   25
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
All-weather floor mats 64 69
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 1,795
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Preferred Package   4,850
Technology Package   2,048
Sunroof, large   2,726
Inflatable rear seat belts   178
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 8,765 12,760
Options (change) 7,571 11,689
Destination 825 895
Total Price $47,445 $49,580
Total Invoice $43,664 $46,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,738
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$47,445$49,580
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,445$49,250
Total Invoice$43,664$46,713
Adjustments for Features0-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,664$46,402

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,550$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested257568%
Total Not Requested122532%
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 alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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