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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: $50,665

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $17,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,655

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $13,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelISMKZMKZ
TrimFReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $54,594 $37,809 $44,960
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Cargo mat 73    
Cargo net 64 25 25
All-weather floor mats 109 120 120
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Aluminum trim   0 0
Sunroof   1,200  
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290    
Cargo mat 44    
Cargo net 39 23 23
All-weather floor mats 65 109 109
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Aluminum trim   0 0
Sunroof   1,092  
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Options (change) 6,171 9,730 8,530
Options (change) 5,357 8,921 7,820
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $67,706 $50,665 $57,285
Total Invoice $60,826 $47,655 $53,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,311
Model Year201120182018
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$67,706$50,665$57,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,465-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,706$45,200$49,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,395
Total Invoice$60,826$47,655$53,705
Adjustments for Features0-5,140-7,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,826$42,515$46,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,981

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120182018
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
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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  
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
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$4,215$9,680$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,465$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,140-7,209

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112018
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
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 Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65023%
Total Not Requested220077%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65023%
Total Not Requested220077%

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