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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: $37,180

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,073

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $30,980
Base Invoice $38,009 $28,562
Luxury Package 3,945  
Navigation system 1,505 1,895
AWD 2,235 1,870
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
Luxury Package 3,628  
Navigation system 1,392 1,630
AWD 2,078 1,683
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
Options (change) 7,685 5,460
Options (change) 7,098 4,771
Destination 950 740
Total Price $49,505 $37,180
Total Invoice $46,057 $34,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,714
Model Year20162008
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$49,505$37,180
Adjustments for Features-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,990$37,180
Total Invoice$46,057$34,073
Adjustments for Features-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,787$34,073

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162008
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,015$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2700

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162008
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.4 in
Length183.7 in190.5 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested222559%
Total Not Requested155041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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