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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: $7,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $42,500
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Remote start 425  
Climate Package   595
Cargo net   25
Sunshade, rear, power   295
Sunroof   1,200
3.0L V6   4,000
AWD   1,890
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
All-weather floor mats 65 109
Remote start 398  
Climate Package   542
Cargo net   23
Sunshade, rear, power   269
Sunroof   1,092
3.0L V6   3,640
AWD   1,786
Options (change) 5,150 8,125
Options (change) 4,509 7,461
Destination 795 995
Total Price $44,100 $51,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,432
Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$44,100$51,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$48,205

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$3,990$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.2 in
Length202.9 in193.9 in
Width76.2 in73.4 in
Height60.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,191 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

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 sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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