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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: $43,525

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,640

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,645 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,565 $50,839
Package 102A 5,695  
Remote start 345  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
AWD 1,890  
Package 102A 5,069  
Remote start 307  
All-weather floor mats 67 114
AWD 1,757  
Options (change) 8,005 120
Options (change) 7,200 114
Destination 875 945
Total Price $43,525 $54,300
Total Invoice $40,640 $51,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,495
Model Year20112017
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$43,525$54,300
Adjustments for Features0-10,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$44,085
Total Invoice$40,640$51,898
Adjustments for Features0-9,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,640$42,135

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$16,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,763

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.6 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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