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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,021 $27,404
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 295 385
AWD 1,890 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Remote start 257 327
AWD 1,701 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 2,260 4,760
Options (change) 2,023 4,264
Destination 795 815
Total Price $35,750 $34,855
Total Invoice $32,839 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,752
Model Year20092010
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$35,750$34,855
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,455$34,855
Total Invoice$32,839$32,483
Adjustments for Features-2,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,731$32,483

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,690$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1080

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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