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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: $40,075

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,814

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $27,273 $30,178
Reserve Package 4,420      
AWD 1,890 1,890 2,320 2,325
Sunroof 1,200 1,475    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Reserve Package 4,022      
AWD 1,795 1,795 2,111 2,117
Sunroof 1,092 1,343    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 47 47
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 7,585 3,440 10,045 7,260
Options (change) 6,978 3,207 8,756 6,390
Destination 895 895 785 785
Total Price $43,670 $49,940 $40,075 $40,440
Total Invoice $41,304 $46,971 $36,814 $37,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $239
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,670$49,940$40,075$40,440
Adjustments for Features-4,495-6,22000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,175$43,720$40,075$40,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,545$0$365
Total Invoice$41,304$46,971$36,814$37,353
Adjustments for Features-4,251-5,85000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,053$41,121$36,814$37,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,068$0$539

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520082008
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$1700$1700
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $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  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,260$11,985$5,765$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$6,220$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,251-5,85000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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 audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Total Requested157547%
Total Not Requested177553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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