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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: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,925 $29,280
Base Invoice $34,129 $27,404
All-weather floor mats 75 75
AWD 1,890 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
All-weather floor mats 69 64
AWD 1,795 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Options (change) 1,965 4,760
Options (change) 1,864 4,264
Destination 895 815
Total Price $38,785 $34,855
Total Invoice $36,888 $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: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $745
Model Year20132010
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1180, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,785$34,855
Adjustments for Features-5,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$34,855
Total Invoice$36,888$32,483
Adjustments for Features-5,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,738$32,483

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,180$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1500

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length194.1 in193.4 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,874 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 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
15.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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