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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: $43,290

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,830 $34,755
AWD 2,165 1,890
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835  
F Sport Package 2,715  
Blind spot warning system 600  
All-weather floor mats 110 75
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Package 102A   5,695
AWD 2,014 1,757
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616  
F Sport Package 2,497  
Blind spot warning system 552  
All-weather floor mats 65 67
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Package 102A   5,069
Options (change) 8,925 7,660
Options (change) 8,204 6,893
Destination 995 875
Total Price $51,750 $43,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,698
Model Year20182012
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$51,750$43,290
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,205$43,290

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182012
ModelISMKZ
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
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 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,815$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182012
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.4 in
Length184.3 in190.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70024%
Total Not Requested222576%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested86522%

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