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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: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,974

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $40,418 $33,431 $42,869
Navigation system 795    
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 90 75 75
Sunroof 995 1,200 1,475
Reserve Package   4,420  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunshade, rear, power   275  
Cargo net   25 25
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Navigation system 755    
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
All-weather floor mats 86 69 69
Sunroof 945 1,092 1,343
Reserve Package   4,022  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunshade, rear, power   251  
Cargo net   23 23
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 3,875 11,680 7,260
Options (change) 3,681 10,758 6,736
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,520 $47,795 $53,790
Total Invoice $44,974 $45,114 $50,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,130
Model Year201820162016
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,520$47,795$53,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$45,390$49,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$44,974$45,114$50,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-3,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,974$42,844$46,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,018

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820162016
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,850$7,255$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,270-3,668

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182016
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested285085%
Total Not Requested50015%
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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