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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: $46,380

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,868

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172014
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZExplorer
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830 $38,100
Base Invoice $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960 $35,528
Select Plus Package 1,255 1,255          
Climate Package 695 695 695 695 695 695  
Revel 14 speakers 1,180 1,180 1,180 1,180      
Technology Package 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 75
Inflatable rear seat belts 225 225 225 225      
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25  
Power trunk closer 440 440          
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795  
Adaptive cruise control             1,150
Package 302A / 303A             4,565
Panoramic sunroof             1,595
Select Plus Package 1,143 1,143          
Climate Package 633 633 633 633 633 633  
Revel 14 speakers 1,074 1,074 1,074 1,074      
Technology Package 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 66
Inflatable rear seat belts 205 205 205 205      
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23  
Power trunk closer 400 400          
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634  
Adaptive cruise control             1,004
Package 302A / 303A             3,983
Panoramic sunroof             1,392
Options (change) 9,330 9,330 7,635 7,635 5,030 5,030 7,385
Options (change) 8,493 8,493 6,950 6,950 4,579 4,579 6,445
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $47,175 $47,175 $48,230 $48,230 $53,785 $53,785 $46,380
Total Invoice $44,492 $44,492 $45,363 $45,363 $50,464 $50,464 $42,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year2017201720172017201720172014
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZExplorer
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$47,175$47,175$48,230$48,230$53,785$53,785$46,380
Adjustments for Features0-150-350-250-2,150-2,050-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,175$47,025$47,880$47,980$51,635$51,735$46,085
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$855$955$4,610$4,710$0
Total Invoice$44,492$44,492$45,363$45,363$50,464$50,464$42,868
Adjustments for Features0-141-329-235-2,017-1,923-273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,492$44,351$45,034$45,128$48,447$48,541$42,595
Cost Above Minimum$141$0$683$777$4,096$4,190$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720172017201720172014
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZExplorer
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote app  $25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Curve control      $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Trailer sway control      $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails      $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25
SD Card slot      $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates      $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power-stowing third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats      $50
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$8,105$8,255$8,455$8,355$10,255$10,155$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$350$250$2,150$2,050$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-329-235-2,017-1,923-273

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172014
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length193.9 in197.1 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.4,535 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 Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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 Requested367582%
Total Not Requested80018%

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