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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: $39,370

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,949

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,021 $27,518 $29,578
Sunroof 1,200 850 850
Navigation system 1,895 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,890    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 895    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Sunroof 1,032 723 723
Navigation system 1,630 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,701    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 770    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,880 9,730 7,435
Options (change) 5,133 8,409 6,458
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $39,370 $40,575 $40,595
Total Invoice $35,949 $36,572 $36,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39
Model Year200920062006
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$39,370$40,575$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-735-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$39,840$39,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$35,949$36,572$36,681
Adjustments for Features0-662-664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,949$35,910$36,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$107

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,350$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-662-664

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in113.7 in
Length190.5 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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