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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: $48,730

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $19,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,982

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $17,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelISMKZMKZMKZ
TrimFSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $36,920 $39,670 $47,830
Base Invoice $57,009 $35,074 $37,488 $44,960
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
All-weather floor mats 109 120 120 120
Cargo net 64 25 25 25
Cargo mat 73      
Select Plus Package   1,255    
Technology Package   2,395 2,395 2,395
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Sunroof   1,200 1,200  
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890 1,890
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
All-weather floor mats 65 109 109 109
Cargo net 39 23 23 23
Cargo mat 44      
Select Plus Package   1,143    
Technology Package   2,180 2,180 2,180
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Sunroof   1,092 1,092  
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640 3,640
AWD   1,796 1,786 1,777
Options (change) 6,171 10,885 9,630 8,430
Options (change) 5,607 9,983 8,830 7,729
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $68,346 $48,730 $50,225 $57,185
Total Invoice $63,491 $45,982 $47,243 $53,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,581
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelISMKZMKZMKZ
TrimFSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8400hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 11?, 11?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$68,346$48,730$50,225$57,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,315-4,965-7,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,346$44,415$45,260$49,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$845$5,280
Total Invoice$63,491$45,982$47,243$53,614
Adjustments for Features0-4,072-4,670-7,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,491$41,910$42,573$46,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$663$4,682

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelISMKZMKZMKZ
TrimFSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$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$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,465$8,780$9,430$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315$4,965$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,072-4,670-7,022

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122017
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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 system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested200075%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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 system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested200075%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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 system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested200075%

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