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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: $41,080

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,613

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $34,225
Base Invoice $38,862 $31,523
Package 401A 4,130  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 102A   2,495
Remote start   345
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,890
Package 401A 3,604  
All-weather floor mats 66 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Package 102A   2,146
Remote start   297
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,700
Options (change) 5,800 6,005
Options (change) 5,062 5,240
Destination 895 850
Total Price $48,370 $41,080
Total Invoice $44,819 $37,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,304
Model Year20142010
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$48,370$41,080
Adjustments for Features-5,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,080$41,080
Total Invoice$44,819$37,613
Adjustments for Features-4,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,917$37,613

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142010
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 
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$10,245$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142010
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested202563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested130099%
Total Not Requested151%

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