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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,555

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,369

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $97

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelISMKZMKZ
Trim350ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,370 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $38,474 $37,809 $44,960
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835    
F Sport Package 2,715    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
AWD 2,165 1,890 1,890
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425    
Cargo mat 105    
Cargo net 65 25 25
All-weather floor mats 110 120 120
Sunshade, rear, power 210 295  
Heated steering wheel 150    
Climate Package   595 595
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Sunroof   1,200  
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,497    
Blind spot warning system 552    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
AWD 2,014 1,786 1,777
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280    
Cargo mat 65    
Cargo net 39 23 23
All-weather floor mats 65 109 109
Sunshade, rear, power 192 269  
Heated steering wheel 140    
Climate Package   542 542
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Sunroof   1,092  
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
Options (change) 9,880 10,620 9,125
Options (change) 8,920 9,732 8,362
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $52,225 $51,555 $57,880
Total Invoice $48,369 $48,466 $54,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,231
Model Year201720182018
ModelISMKZMKZ
Trim350ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,225$51,555$57,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,225$48,015$52,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$48,369$48,466$54,247
Adjustments for Features0-3,328-5,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,369$45,138$49,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,917

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201720182018
ModelISMKZMKZ
Trim350ReserveBlack 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
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,965$9,505$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,328-5,192

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172018
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length184.3 in193.9 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested195067%
Total Not Requested97533%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested165058%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested165058%

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