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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: $44,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $42,500 $42,500
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Cargo net   25 25
Inflatable rear seat belts   250 250
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
All-weather floor mats 64 109 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Cargo net   23 23
Inflatable rear seat belts   228 228
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Options (change) 6,170 5,885 5,885
Options (change) 5,245 5,357 5,357
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $44,850 $49,380 $49,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,109
Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$44,850$49,380$49,380
Adjustments for Features0-955-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,850$48,425$48,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
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
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,850$8,805$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-123-110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in193.9 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,740 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 / 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-stowing third row seats400No
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
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

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