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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $13,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSELSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $21,127 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Safety and Security Package 995            
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735            
Heated mirrors 35            
Sunroof 895 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Safety and Security Package 886            
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544            
Heated mirrors 31            
Sunroof 797 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Options (change) 3,660 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0
Options (change) 3,258 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092 0 0
Destination 685 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,325 $40,465 $40,465 $42,135 $42,135 $48,755 $48,755
Total Invoice $25,070 $38,394 $38,394 $39,826 $39,826 $45,885 $45,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,917
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSELSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$27,325$40,465$40,465$42,135$42,135$48,755$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-8,710-8,860-9,310-9,360-10,635-10,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$31,755$31,605$32,825$32,775$38,120$38,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,170$6,515$6,465
Total Invoice$25,070$38,394$38,394$39,826$39,826$45,885$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-8,264-8,407-8,800-8,847-10,009-10,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$30,130$29,987$31,026$30,979$35,876$35,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$143$0$1,039$992$5,889$5,842

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSELSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Wood trim $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,800$10,510$10,660$11,110$11,160$12,435$12,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,710$8,860$9,310$9,360$10,635$10,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,264-8,407-8,800-8,847-10,009-10,056

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in112.2 in
Length197.6 in193.9 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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