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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: $39,559

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,560

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelISISISMKZ
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $34,225
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $31,523
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 75
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Package 103A       5,595
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,471 3,471 3,489  
Xenon HID headlights 753      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430  
Package 103A       4,812
Options (change) 5,389 4,514 4,534 5,670
Options (change) 4,719 3,966 3,984 4,877
Destination 875 875 875 850
Total Price $39,559 $45,109 $66,069 $40,745
Total Invoice $35,560 $40,589 $59,453 $37,250

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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: $339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelISISISMKZ
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$39,559$45,109$66,069$40,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,750-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,559$44,109$63,319$39,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,760$0
Total Invoice$35,560$40,589$59,453$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,475-1,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,560$39,689$56,978$35,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,129$21,418$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelISISISMKZ
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,790$3,790$5,540$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,750$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-2,475-1,394

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,599 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 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested280073%
Total Not Requested101527%

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