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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: $40,059

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,238

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350FBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $32,565 $32,565
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Package 102A       5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Xenon HID headlights 807        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 67 67
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Package 102A       5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Options (change) 5,389 4,514 4,534 5,770 5,770
Options (change) 4,933 4,126 4,144 5,136 5,136
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $40,059 $45,609 $66,709 $41,290 $41,290
Total Invoice $37,238 $42,404 $62,028 $38,576 $38,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $395
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISMKZMKZ
Trim250350FBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,059$45,609$66,709$41,290$41,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,750-1,580-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,059$44,609$63,959$39,710$39,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,900$275$0
Total Invoice$37,238$42,404$62,028$38,576$38,576
Adjustments for Features0-930-2,557-1,476-1,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,238$41,474$59,471$37,100$36,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,236$22,233$257$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012201220112011
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 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$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$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$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
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$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$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$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,790$3,790$5,540$4,370$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,750$1,580$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-2,557-1,476-1,733

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
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 102A
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested280072%
Total Not Requested106528%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested280072%
Total Not Requested106528%

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