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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: $38,230

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,534

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,755 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $32,677 $26,790 $29,361
Package 101A 2,695    
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55
Remote start 345 385 385
Sunroof 1,200 850 850
AWD 1,890    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Package 101A 2,399    
All-weather floor mats 67 47 47
Remote start 307 326 326
Sunroof 1,068 723 723
AWD 1,757    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 6,205 9,125 7,420
Options (change) 5,598 8,009 6,560
Destination 875 735 735
Total Price $41,835 $38,230 $39,270
Total Invoice $39,150 $35,534 $36,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,978
Model Year201220072007
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,835$38,230$39,270
Adjustments for Features0-390-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$37,840$38,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$39,150$35,534$36,656
Adjustments for Features0-362-364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,150$35,172$36,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220072007
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,560$5,950$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-362-364

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122007
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in113.7 in
Length190.6 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height56.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 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
16.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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