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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $27,518 $29,578
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200     850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group             350 350
Luxury Package             1,700  
Side curtain airbags             560 560
Obstacle detection, rear             255 255
Navigation system             1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092     723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group             298 298
Luxury Package             1,445  
Side curtain airbags             476 476
Obstacle detection, rear             217 217
Navigation system             1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092 0 0 4,855 3,410
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $40,465 $40,465 $42,135 $42,135 $48,755 $48,755 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $38,394 $38,394 $39,826 $39,826 $45,885 $45,885 $33,018 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,168
Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,465$40,465$42,135$42,135$48,755$48,755$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-4,285-4,435-4,885-4,935-6,210-6,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,180$36,030$37,250$37,200$42,545$42,495$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,170$6,515$6,465$0$615
Total Invoice$38,394$38,394$39,826$39,826$45,885$45,885$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-4,066-4,208-4,617-4,665-5,844-5,89200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,328$34,186$35,209$35,161$40,041$39,993$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,023$975$5,855$5,807$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZExplorerExplorer
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000  
5-speed automatic      $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch      $200$200
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails      $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Running boards      $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$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  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200  
HD radio  $50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
All-terrain tires      $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels       $350
White-letter tires      $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$8,010$8,160$8,610$8,660$9,935$9,985$3,725$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$4,435$4,885$4,935$6,210$6,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,066-4,208-4,617-4,665-5,844-5,89200

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelMKZExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length193.9 in193.4 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.4,441 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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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