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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: $38,256

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,405

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelISISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350FBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $32,521 $33,431
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485    
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Cargo net 64 64 64 25 25
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Reserve Package       3,195 3,195
Sunroof       1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights 753        
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251    
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Cargo net 39 39 39 23 23
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 69 69
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430    
Reserve Package       2,908 2,908
Sunroof       1,092 1,092
Options (change) 4,086 3,211 3,231 4,495 4,495
Options (change) 3,564 2,811 2,829 4,092 4,092
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $38,256 $43,806 $64,766 $39,580 $40,580
Total Invoice $34,405 $39,434 $58,298 $37,508 $38,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelISISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350FBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,256$43,806$64,766$39,580$40,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,750-4,840-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,256$42,806$62,016$34,740$35,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,760$0$1,100
Total Invoice$34,405$39,434$58,298$37,508$38,418
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,475-4,587-4,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,405$38,534$55,823$32,921$33,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,129$21,418$0$1,010

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelISISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350FBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
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$150  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Headlight washers $50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,415$3,415$5,165$7,255$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,750$4,840$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-2,475-4,587-4,487

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested112547%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested112547%

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