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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: $42,700

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,339

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $34,190
Base Invoice $35,035 $32,521
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 425  
Reserve Package   3,195
AWD   1,890
3.7L V6   1,230
Sunroof   1,200
Cargo net   25
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
All-weather floor mats 65 69
Remote start 398  
Reserve Package   2,908
AWD   1,795
3.7L V6   1,168
Sunroof   1,092
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 5,150 7,615
Options (change) 4,509 7,055
Destination 795 895
Total Price $44,100 $42,700
Total Invoice $40,339 $40,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,204
Model Year20112014
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$44,100$42,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$40,235
Total Invoice$40,339$40,471
Adjustments for Features0-2,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,339$38,135

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,315$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,336

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
ModelTaurusMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.2 in
Length202.9 in194.1 in
Width76.2 in73.4 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested200083%
Total Not Requested40017%

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