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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Zephyr Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Zephyr Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Lincoln Zephyr   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,750

Lincoln Zephyr   
Difference: $8,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerZephyr
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $28,995
Base Invoice $35,622 $26,711
Package 301A 2,600  
Polished alloy wheels 595 895
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   495
Sunroof   1,200
Navigation system   1,500
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995
Package 301A 2,269  
Polished alloy wheels 519 770
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   426
Sunroof   1,032
Navigation system   1,290
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   856
Options (change) 4,790 5,085
Options (change) 4,180 4,374
Destination 895 665
Total Price $43,885 $34,745
Total Invoice $40,697 $31,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Zephyr

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Zephyr
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerZephyr
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$43,885$34,745
Adjustments for Features-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,455$34,745
Total Invoice$40,697$31,750
Adjustments for Features-5,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,734$31,750

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Zephyr

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerZephyr
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
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 spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$9,820$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Zephyr

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerZephyr
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length197.1 in190.5 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested107551%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Zephyr

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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