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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: $50,785

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,165 $35,925
Cargo mat 100  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Preferred Package   5,330
Technology Package   2,250
AWD   1,890
3.7L V6   1,230
Sunroof, large   2,995
Inflatable rear seat belts   195
Cargo mat 95  
All-weather floor mats 114 69
Preferred Package   4,850
Technology Package   2,048
AWD   1,795
3.7L V6   1,168
Sunroof, large   2,726
Inflatable rear seat belts   178
Options (change) 220 13,965
Options (change) 209 12,834
Destination 1,095 895
Total Price $55,480 $50,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,654
Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$55,480$50,785
Adjustments for Features-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,225$50,785

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$12,680$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1000

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in194.1 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,002 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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