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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: $39,340

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,927

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $32,695
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $30,021
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation system     1,895
Xenon HID headlights     495
Remote start     295
Sunroof     1,200
AWD     1,890
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Navigation system     1,630
Xenon HID headlights     426
Remote start     257
Sunroof     1,032
AWD     1,701
Options (change) 1,715 120 5,850
Options (change) 1,629 114 5,111
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $48,015 $54,300 $39,340
Total Invoice $45,889 $51,898 $35,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,328
Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$48,015$54,300$39,340
Adjustments for Features-5,895-11,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,120$42,690$39,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$45,889$51,898$35,927
Adjustments for Features-5,634-11,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,255$40,802$35,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201720172009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,610$18,325$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,895$11,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,634-11,0960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length198.3 in190.5 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.8 ft3

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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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