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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: $40,555

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $34,755
Base Invoice $35,064 $32,677
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Sunroof 995  
Polished alloy wheels 695  
Package 102A   5,695
Remote start   345
Navigation system 755  
All-weather floor mats 86 67
Sunroof 945  
Polished alloy wheels 660  
Package 102A   5,069
Remote start   307
Options (change) 2,575 6,115
Options (change) 2,446 5,443
Destination 875 875
Total Price $40,555 $41,745
Total Invoice $38,385 $38,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-17
Total Price$40,555$41,745
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$41,745
Total Invoice$38,385$38,995
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,760$38,995

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,969 lb.3,598 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested285074%
Total Not Requested101526%

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