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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: $48,170

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $13,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,384

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $8,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelISMKZMKZ
TrimFReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $49,280 $37,809 $44,960
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990    
Cargo mat 69    
Satellite radio 486    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo net 59 25 25
All-weather floor mats 99 120 120
Aluminum trim   0 0
Sunroof   1,200  
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302    
Cargo mat 41    
Satellite radio 389    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Cargo net 35 23 23
All-weather floor mats 59 109 109
Aluminum trim   0 0
Sunroof   1,092  
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Options (change) 5,203 7,235 6,035
Options (change) 4,226 6,650 5,549
Destination 765 925 925
Total Price $61,968 $48,170 $54,790
Total Invoice $54,271 $45,384 $51,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,364
Model Year200820182018
ModelISMKZMKZ
TrimFReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$61,968$48,170$54,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-5,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,968$44,480$48,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,395
Total Invoice$54,271$45,384$51,434
Adjustments for Features0-3,477-5,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,271$41,907$45,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,974

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820182018
ModelISMKZMKZ
TrimFReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,790$7,480$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,477-5,553

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082018
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.2 in
Length180.1 in193.9 in
Width70.9 in73.4 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.4,191 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 F

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%

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