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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: $40,318

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,938

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $32,521 $33,431
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Sunroof 0 0 1,200 1,200
All-weather floor mats 99 99 75 75
Cargo net 59 59 25 25
Cargo mat 69 69    
Satellite radio 486 486    
Sunshade, rear, power     275 275
Preferred Package     5,375 5,375
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Sunroof 0 0 1,092 1,092
All-weather floor mats 59 59 69 69
Cargo net 35 35 23 23
Cargo mat 41 41    
Satellite radio 389 389    
Sunshade, rear, power     251 251
Preferred Package     4,892 4,892
Options (change) 8,698 8,698 6,950 6,950
Options (change) 7,022 7,022 6,327 6,327
Destination 765 765 895 895
Total Price $40,318 $45,768 $42,035 $43,035
Total Invoice $34,938 $39,735 $39,743 $40,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,127
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$40,318$45,768$42,035$43,035
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,890-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,318$44,818$38,145$39,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$1,100
Total Invoice$34,938$39,735$39,743$40,653
Adjustments for Features0-825-3,678-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,938$38,910$36,065$37,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,972$0$1,008

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,565$3,515$6,455$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,890$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-3,678-3,580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082014
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.2 in
Length180.1 in194.1 in
Width70.9 in73.4 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested225087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested225087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested200053%
Total Not Requested180047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested200053%
Total Not Requested180047%

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