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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: $43,635

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,329

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $34,755
Base Invoice $35,025 $32,677
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Remote start 425 345
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Package 102A   5,695
AWD   1,890
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Remote start 398 307
All-weather floor mats 65 67
Package 102A   5,069
AWD   1,757
Options (change) 5,150 8,005
Options (change) 4,509 7,200
Destination 795 875
Total Price $44,100 $43,635
Total Invoice $40,329 $40,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $857
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$44,100$43,635
Adjustments for Features-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,625$43,635
Total Invoice$40,329$40,752
Adjustments for Features-4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,895$40,752

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,915$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4340

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.4 in
Length202.9 in190.6 in
Width76.2 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

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 sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested205065%
Total Not Requested110035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested311581%
Total Not Requested75019%

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