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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: $49,535

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,695

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelMKZMKZExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $53,235
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $50,839
Reserve Package 4,420    
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Cargo net 25 25  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120
Inflatable rear seat belts 250    
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Cargo mat     100
Reserve Package 4,022    
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Cargo net 23 23  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 114
Inflatable rear seat belts 228    
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
AWD 1,795 1,795  
Cargo mat     95
Options (change) 13,450 8,780 220
Options (change) 12,369 8,119 209
Destination 895 895 945
Total Price $49,535 $55,280 $54,400
Total Invoice $46,695 $51,883 $51,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,222
Model Year201520152017
ModelMKZMKZExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$49,535$55,280$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$53,980$50,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,445$0
Total Invoice$46,695$51,883$51,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,220-4,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,695$50,663$47,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152017
ModelMKZMKZExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,775$10,075$13,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,220-4,076

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length194.1 in198.3 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested330099%
Total Not Requested501%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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