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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: $36,805

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,181

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelMKZMKZEscape
TrimBaseBlack LabelTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $32,045
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $30,602
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Reserve Package 4,420    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
AWD 1,890 1,890 1,350
Safe and Smart Package     1,295
Panoramic sunroof     995
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Reserve Package 4,022    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 119
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
AWD 1,795 1,795 1,290
Safe and Smart Package     1,230
Panoramic sunroof     945
Options (change) 13,175 8,755 3,765
Options (change) 12,118 8,096 3,584
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $49,290 $55,285 $36,805
Total Invoice $46,474 $51,890 $35,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,898
Model Year201620162018
ModelMKZMKZEscape
TrimBaseBlack LabelTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$49,290$55,285$36,805
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,810$52,305$36,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,495$0
Total Invoice$46,474$51,890$35,181
Adjustments for Features-1,395-2,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,079$49,093$35,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,014$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201620162018
ModelMKZMKZEscape
TrimBaseBlack LabelTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, side  $100
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,055$10,555$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,395-2,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162018
ModelMKZEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in105.9 in
Length194.1 in178.1 in
Width73.4 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested72522%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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