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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: $37,950

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,739

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,980 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,562 $35,268
Navigation system 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 295  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870 2,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 895  
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Navigation system 1,630  
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Remote start 257  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683 1,820
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 770  
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 6,230 6,515
Options (change) 5,437 5,659
Destination 740 825
Total Price $37,950 $45,195
Total Invoice $34,739 $41,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,043
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,950$45,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,950$39,815
Total Invoice$34,739$41,752
Adjustments for Features0-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,739$36,782

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
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 window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,690$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,970

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
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.4,731 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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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