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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,274

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,440 $34,755
Base Invoice $31,186 $32,677
Luxury Package 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Package 102A   5,695
Luxury Package 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Package 102A   5,069
Options (change) 7,985 5,695
Options (change) 6,498 5,069
Destination 590 875
Total Price $44,015 $41,325
Total Invoice $38,274 $38,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $908
Model Year20062012
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$44,015$41,325
Adjustments for Features-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,370$41,325
Total Invoice$38,274$38,621
Adjustments for Features-5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,713$38,621

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062012
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062012
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.4 in
Length180.1 in190.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested152564%
Total Not Requested87536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested96525%

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