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Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,645

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,841

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMKZEscape
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,925 $33,080
Base Invoice $34,129 $30,687
Reserve Package 3,150  
Sunroof 1,200  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
Remote start   345
Reserve Package 2,867  
Sunroof 1,092  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
Remote start   293
Options (change) 4,350 2,740
Options (change) 3,959 2,329
Destination 895 825
Total Price $41,170 $36,645
Total Invoice $38,983 $33,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $360
Model Year20132012
ModelMKZEscape
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)38/37 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$41,170$36,645
Adjustments for Features-5,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,120$36,645
Total Invoice$38,983$33,841
Adjustments for Features-4,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,201$33,841

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelMKZEscape
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,755$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelMKZEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.1 in
Length194.1 in174.7 in
Width73.4 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,828 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested112547%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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