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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: $37,570

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,685

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,190 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,521 $27,273 $30,178
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55
Sunroof 1,200    
Select Package 1,145    
AWD 1,890 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
All-weather floor mats 69 47 47
Sunroof 1,092    
Select Package 1,042    
AWD 1,795 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,310 7,540 5,265
Options (change) 3,998 6,627 4,694
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $39,395 $37,570 $38,445
Total Invoice $37,414 $34,685 $35,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $353
Model Year201420082008
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1180, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,395$37,570$38,445
Adjustments for Features-3,2450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$37,570$38,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$37,414$34,685$35,657
Adjustments for Features-3,0820-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,332$34,685$35,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$787

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
ModelMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,810$5,565$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0820-185

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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