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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: $44,100

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,339

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $35,035 $33,431 $42,869
Package 402A 3,100    
Navigation system 1,550    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 425    
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
Sunshade, rear, power   275  
Cargo net   25 25
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Package 402A 2,697    
Navigation system 1,349    
All-weather floor mats 65 69 69
Remote start 398    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Sunshade, rear, power   251  
Cargo net   23 23
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 5,150 9,185 4,765
Options (change) 4,509 8,487 4,465
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $44,100 $45,300 $51,295
Total Invoice $40,339 $42,843 $48,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $513
Model Year201120162016
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,100$45,300$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$42,110$46,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$40,339$42,843$48,259
Adjustments for Features0-3,017-4,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,339$39,826$43,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,021

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120162016
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,890$8,080$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,017-4,412

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112016
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 seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested265079%
Total Not Requested70021%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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