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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: $47,070

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,454

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $365

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelMKZMKZExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $38,862
Reserve Package 4,420    
AWD 1,890 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
Inflatable rear seat belts 250    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Cargo net 25 25  
Package 401A     4,130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Reserve Package 4,022    
AWD 1,795 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
Inflatable rear seat belts 228    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 66
Cargo net 23 23  
Package 401A     3,604
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 10,955 6,285 5,800
Options (change) 10,098 5,848 5,062
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $47,070 $52,815 $48,370
Total Invoice $44,454 $49,642 $44,819

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $231
Model Year201620162014
ModelMKZMKZExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelSport
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?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$47,070$52,815$48,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,070$51,515$48,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,445$0
Total Invoice$44,454$49,642$44,819
Adjustments for Features0-1,222-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,454$48,420$44,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,966$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162014
ModelMKZMKZExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
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 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Stowable third row seats  $600
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,655$9,955$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,222-134

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162014
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
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested292587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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