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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: $41,835

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,150

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMKZTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,755 $40,575
Base Invoice $32,677 $38,141
Package 101A 2,695  
Remote start 345  
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Sunroof 1,200 1,400
AWD 1,890 2,000
Navigation system   795
Package 101A 2,399  
Remote start 307  
All-weather floor mats 67 132
Sunroof 1,068 1,232
AWD 1,757 1,900
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 6,205 4,345
Options (change) 5,598 3,964
Destination 875 860
Total Price $41,835 $45,780
Total Invoice $39,150 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $892
Model Year20122013
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$41,835$45,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$42,665
Total Invoice$39,150$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,150$40,042

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelMKZTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
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 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,160$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelMKZTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in118.9 in
Length190.6 in203.7 in
Width72.2 in78.5 in
Height56.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 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
16.570.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.5116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested135099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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