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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: $47,445

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,664

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,190 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,521 $35,268
Technology Package 2,250  
Preferred Package 5,375  
AWD 1,890 2,000
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Cargo net 25  
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 2,048  
Preferred Package 4,892  
AWD 1,795 1,820
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Cargo net 23  
Inflatable rear seat belts 178  
All-weather floor mats 69 64
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 12,805 8,765
Options (change) 11,731 7,571
Destination 895 825
Total Price $47,890 $47,445
Total Invoice $45,147 $43,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,172
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$47,890$47,445
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,560$47,445
Total Invoice$45,147$43,664
Adjustments for Features-3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,836$43,664

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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 spoiler $200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,880$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3110

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length194.1 in197.1 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,874 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.480.7 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, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested257568%
Total Not Requested122532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested80019%

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