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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: $47,520

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,974

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $35,925
Base Invoice $40,418 $34,129
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Sunroof 995 1,200
Preferred Package   5,330
Technology Package   2,250
AWD   1,890
3.7L V6   1,230
Sunshade, rear, power   275
Cargo net   25
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 86 69
Sunroof 945 1,092
Preferred Package   4,850
Technology Package   2,048
AWD   1,795
3.7L V6   1,168
Sunshade, rear, power   251
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 3,875 12,275
Options (change) 3,681 11,296
Destination 875 895
Total Price $47,520 $49,095
Total Invoice $44,974 $46,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year20182013
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$47,520$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$46,540
Total Invoice$44,974$46,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,974$43,909

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182013
ModelTaurusMKZ
TrimSHOBase
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
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,343 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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