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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: $48,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,833

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $35,925
Base Invoice $40,191 $34,129
Package 401A 4,300  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Preferred Package   5,330
AWD   1,890
3.7L V6   1,230
Sunroof, large   2,995
Inflatable rear seat belts   195
Cargo net   25
Package 401A 3,752  
All-weather floor mats 66 69
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Preferred Package   4,850
AWD   1,795
3.7L V6   1,168
Sunroof, large   2,726
Inflatable rear seat belts   178
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 5,970 11,740
Options (change) 5,210 10,809
Destination 895 895
Total Price $49,965 $48,560
Total Invoice $46,296 $45,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$49,965$48,560
Adjustments for Features-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,870$48,560
Total Invoice$46,296$45,833
Adjustments for Features-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,208$45,833

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,600$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,002 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
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, power100Yes
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 Requested277573%
Total Not Requested102527%

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