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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: $11,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212010
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,730 $34,225
All-weather floor mats 120 75
AWD 0 1,890
Package 103A   5,595
Remote start   345
All-weather floor mats 114 65
AWD 0 1,700
Package 103A   4,812
Remote start   297
Options (change) 120 7,905
Options (change) 114 6,874
Destination 1,245 850
Total Price $54,095 $42,980

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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: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,159
Model Year20212010
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21225/50-17
Total Price$54,095$42,980
Adjustments for Features-10,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$42,980

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20212010
ModelExplorerMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $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 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,785$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20212010
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 Weight4,727 lb.3,804 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 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
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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