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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: $37,055

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,969

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $30,980
Base Invoice $38,862 $28,562
Package 401A 4,130  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   1,895
Remote start   295
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,870
Package 401A 3,604  
All-weather floor mats 66 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation system   1,630
Remote start   257
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,683
Options (change) 5,800 5,335
Options (change) 5,062 4,667
Destination 895 740
Total Price $48,370 $37,055
Total Invoice $44,819 $33,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$48,370$37,055
Adjustments for Features-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,065$37,055
Total Invoice$44,819$33,969
Adjustments for Features-5,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,977$33,969

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,495$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,921 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

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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