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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: $39,340

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,927

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $32,695
Base Invoice $35,025 $30,021
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850 1,895
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 425 295
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,890
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610 1,630
All-weather floor mats 65 65
Remote start 398 257
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,701
Options (change) 4,350 5,850
Options (change) 3,813 5,111
Destination 795 795
Total Price $43,300 $39,340
Total Invoice $39,633 $35,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,024
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$43,300$39,340
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,555$39,340
Total Invoice$39,633$35,927
Adjustments for Features-6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,951$35,927

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,035$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6820

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.4 in
Length202.9 in190.5 in
Width76.2 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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