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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: $47,225

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $14,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelISMKZ
TrimFReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $38,995
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Cargo mat 69  
Satellite radio 486  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 59 25
All-weather floor mats 99 120
Aluminum trim   0
Sunroof   1,200
3.0L V6   4,000
AWD   1,890
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Cargo mat 41  
Satellite radio 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Cargo net 35 23
All-weather floor mats 59 109
Aluminum trim   0
Sunroof   1,092
3.0L V6   3,640
AWD   1,786
Options (change) 5,203 7,235
Options (change) 4,226 6,650
Destination 765 995
Total Price $61,968 $47,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,223
Model Year20082019
ModelISMKZ
TrimFReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$61,968$47,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,968$43,535

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082019
ModelISMKZ
TrimFReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-597

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082019
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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