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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: $41,745

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $34,755 $34,755
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Package 102A       5,695 5,695
Remote start       345 345
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Package 102A       5,069 5,069
Remote start       307 307
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Options (change) 1,815 1,815 120 6,115 6,115
Options (change) 1,724 1,724 114 5,443 5,443
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 875 875
Total Price $51,440 $57,800 $59,615 $41,745 $41,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,521
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT10T10T10T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$51,440$57,800$59,615$41,745$41,745
Adjustments for Features-5,250-6,675-12,3900-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,190$51,125$47,225$41,745$41,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$1,035$425$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$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 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$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$11,355$12,780$18,495$6,105$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$6,675$12,390$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-303-343-2820-397

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in107.4 in
Length198.8 in190.6 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height69.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
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
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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