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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: $42,980

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,247

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $34,225
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $31,523
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Package 103A     5,595
AWD     1,890
Remote start     345
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Package 103A     4,812
AWD     1,700
Remote start     297
Options (change) 1,815 120 7,905
Options (change) 1,724 114 6,874
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $48,760 $55,055 $42,980
Total Invoice $46,602 $52,621 $39,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,906
Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$48,760$55,055$42,980
Adjustments for Features-4,655-10,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,105$44,685$42,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$46,602$52,621$39,247
Adjustments for Features-4,449-9,9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,153$42,709$39,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZ
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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 app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
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$200
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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 
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 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,435$18,150$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$10,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,449-9,9120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length198.3 in190.6 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested305080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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