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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: $47,795

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelISMKZMKZ
Trim350BaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,830 $35,190 $45,605
F Sport Package 2,715    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Navigation system 1,735    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
AWD 2,165 1,890 1,890
Cargo mat 105    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425    
Cargo net 65 25 25
All-weather floor mats 110 75 75
Sunshade, rear, power 210 275  
Heated steering wheel 150    
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Reserve Package   4,420  
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
F Sport Package 2,497    
Blind spot warning system 552    
Navigation system 1,604    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
AWD 2,014 1,795 1,795
Cargo mat 65    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280    
Cargo net 39 23 23
All-weather floor mats 65 69 69
Sunshade, rear, power 192 251  
Heated steering wheel 140    
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Reserve Package   4,022  
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Options (change) 8,780 11,680 7,260
Options (change) 7,908 10,758 6,736
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $51,605 $47,795 $53,790

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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: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,247
Model Year201820162016
ModelISMKZMKZ
Trim350BaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$51,605$47,795$53,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,605$44,655$49,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820162016
ModelISMKZMKZ
Trim350BaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,515$7,655$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,964-4,359

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182016
ModelISMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length184.3 in194.1 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested195067%
Total Not Requested97533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested167550%
Total Not Requested167550%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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