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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,760

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,083

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,755 $38,250
Base Invoice $32,677 $36,337
Package 101A 2,695  
Sunroof 1,200 1,400
Remote start 345  
AWD 1,890 2,000
Navigation system   1,890
Package 101A 2,399  
Sunroof 1,068 1,232
Remote start 307  
AWD 1,757 1,900
Navigation system   1,663
Options (change) 6,130 5,290
Options (change) 5,531 4,795
Destination 875 810
Total Price $41,760 $44,350
Total Invoice $39,083 $41,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $599
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/55-20
Total Price$41,760$44,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$41,960
Total Invoice$39,083$41,942
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,083$39,682

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,635$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,260

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in118.9 in
Length190.6 in205.0 in
Width72.2 in78.4 in
Height56.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.5116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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