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Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,195

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,020

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,054 $34,952
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,500  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Polished alloy wheels 895 595
Cooled or ventilated front seats 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870 2,000
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Satellite radio 168  
Navigation system 1,290  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Polished alloy wheels 770 506
Cooled or ventilated front seats 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,684 1,820
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 7,150 6,440
Options (change) 6,226 5,595
Destination 740 825
Total Price $37,195 $44,800
Total Invoice $34,020 $41,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,691
Model Year20072011
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,195$44,800
Adjustments for Features0-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,195$38,670
Total Invoice$34,020$41,372
Adjustments for Features0-5,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,020$35,711

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,840$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,661

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.5 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.880.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

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