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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: $50,785

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,858

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,925 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,129 $51,512
Technology Package 2,250  
Preferred Package 5,330  
AWD 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Cargo mat   100
Technology Package 2,048  
Preferred Package 4,850  
AWD 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Inflatable rear seat belts 178  
All-weather floor mats 69 114
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 13,965 220
Options (change) 12,834 209
Destination 895 995
Total Price $50,785 $55,155
Total Invoice $47,858 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $791
Model Year20132018
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$50,785$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,785$50,900
Total Invoice$47,858$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-4,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,858$48,649

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,425$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,067

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length194.1 in198.3 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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		15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.481.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%

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