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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: $41,725

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,038

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,645 $43,100
Base Invoice $32,565 $40,191
Package 101A 2,695  
Remote start 345  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,890  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Package 101A 2,399  
Remote start 307  
All-weather floor mats 67 66
Sunroof 1,068  
AWD 1,757  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,205 5,970
Options (change) 5,598 5,210
Destination 875 895
Total Price $41,725 $49,965
Total Invoice $39,038 $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: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,315
Model Year20112015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$41,725$49,965
Adjustments for Features0-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,725$44,630
Total Invoice$39,038$46,296
Adjustments for Features0-4,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,038$41,353

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$4,955$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,943

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.6 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 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
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested135099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested187560%
Total Not Requested127540%

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