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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: $37,055

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,969

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,980 $43,100
Base Invoice $28,562 $40,191
Navigation system 1,895  
Remote start 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,630  
Remote start 257  
All-weather floor mats 65 66
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,335 5,970
Options (change) 4,667 5,210
Destination 740 895
Total Price $37,055 $49,965
Total Invoice $33,969 $46,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,392
Model Year20082015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,055$49,965
Adjustments for Features0-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,055$43,560
Total Invoice$33,969$46,296
Adjustments for Features0-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,969$40,361

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,190$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,935

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested172555%

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