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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: $48,800

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $6,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,882

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $6,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $39,670 $47,830
Base Invoice $51,512 $37,488 $44,960
Cargo mat 100    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120
Climate Package   695 695
Technology Package   2,395 2,395
Revel 14 speakers   1,180  
Inflatable rear seat belts   225  
Sunroof, large   2,995 1,795
Machined alloy wheels   595  
Cargo mat 95    
All-weather floor mats 114 109 109
Climate Package   633 633
Technology Package   2,180 2,180
Revel 14 speakers   1,074  
Inflatable rear seat belts   205  
Sunroof, large   2,726 1,634
Machined alloy wheels   542  
Options (change) 220 8,205 5,005
Options (change) 209 7,469 4,556
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $55,155 $48,800 $53,760
Total Invoice $52,716 $45,882 $50,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,620
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,155$48,800$53,760
Adjustments for Features-5,4550-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,700$48,800$51,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$52,716$45,882$50,441
Adjustments for Features-5,2140-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,502$45,882$48,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,870

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$12,980$7,525$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2140-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in193.9 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

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