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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: $47,665

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020132013
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,250 $35,925 $35,925
Cargo mat 100    
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75
Preferred Package   5,330 5,330
Technology Package   2,250 2,250
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Inflatable rear seat belts   195 195
Cargo mat 95    
All-weather floor mats 114 69 69
Preferred Package   4,850 4,850
Technology Package   2,048 2,048
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Inflatable rear seat belts   178 178
Options (change) 220 10,845 10,845
Options (change) 209 9,871 9,871
Destination 1,245 895 895
Total Price $59,715 $47,665 $47,665

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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: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,504
Model Year202020132013
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT10T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$59,715$47,665$47,665
Adjustments for Features-6,455-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,260$47,565$47,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year202020132013
ModelExplorerMKZMKZ
TrimPlatinumBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,330$6,975$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,455$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-157-940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20202013
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in112.2 in
Length198.8 in194.1 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height69.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.0 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft315.4 ft3

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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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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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