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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: $44,690

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,283

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,190 $43,100
Base Invoice $32,521 $40,191
Reserve Package 3,195  
AWD 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Inflatable rear seat belts 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Cargo net 25  
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Reserve Package 2,908  
AWD 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Inflatable rear seat belts 178  
All-weather floor mats 69 66
Cargo net 23  
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,605 5,970
Options (change) 8,867 5,210
Destination 895 895
Total Price $44,690 $49,965
Total Invoice $42,283 $46,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,323
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,690$49,965
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,690$49,220
Total Invoice$42,283$46,296
Adjustments for Features0-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,283$45,606

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelMKZExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
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
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
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,305$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-690

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,002 lb.4,921 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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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested232597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested242577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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