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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: $38,230

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,534

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $26,790 $29,361
Reserve Package 4,420      
AWD 1,890 1,890    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475 850 850
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Satellite radio     195 195
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     255  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,295 2,295
Reserve Package 4,022      
AWD 1,795 1,795    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343 723 723
All-weather floor mats 69 69 47 47
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Satellite radio     166 166
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     217  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     2,112 2,112
Options (change) 7,585 3,440 9,125 7,420
Options (change) 6,978 3,207 8,009 6,560
Destination 895 895 735 735
Total Price $43,670 $49,940 $38,230 $39,270
Total Invoice $41,304 $46,971 $35,534 $36,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,694
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,670$49,940$38,230$39,270
Adjustments for Features-4,310-5,13500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,360$44,805$38,230$39,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,445$0$1,040
Total Invoice$41,304$46,971$35,534$36,656
Adjustments for Features-4,076-4,83000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,228$42,141$35,534$36,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,913$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520072007
ModelMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200  
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,160$10,985$5,850$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$5,135$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,076-4,83000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152007
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested185055%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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