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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: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,223

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
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 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $29,319 $32,901
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 75 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200     850 850
Convenience Package             995  
Navigation system             2,505 1,995
Remote start             385 385
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 64 64
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092     723 723
Convenience Package             846  
Navigation system             2,129 1,696
Remote start             327 327
Options (change) 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 120 120 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 1,201 1,201 1,201 1,201 109 109 4,089 2,810
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 815 815
Total Price $40,585 $40,585 $42,255 $42,255 $48,875 $48,875 $37,240 $39,670
Total Invoice $38,503 $38,503 $39,935 $39,935 $45,994 $45,994 $34,223 $36,526

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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: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $718
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
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?, 20190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,585$40,585$42,255$42,255$48,875$48,875$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features-3,605-3,755-4,205-4,105-6,430-6,3300-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$36,830$38,050$38,150$42,445$42,545$37,240$37,920
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715$0$680
Total Invoice$38,503$38,503$39,935$39,935$45,994$45,994$34,223$36,526
Adjustments for Features-3,420-3,562-3,974-3,880-6,051-5,9570-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,083$34,941$35,961$36,055$39,943$40,037$34,223$34,915
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,020$1,114$5,002$5,096$0$692

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
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 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 
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  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150   
Trailer sway control      $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75 
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack      $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls       $150
Rear HVAC unit       $400
Rear wiper      $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
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  
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50  
Media drive      $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats       $1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650  
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
White-letter tires      $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,610$7,760$8,210$8,110$10,435$10,335$4,005$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$3,755$4,205$4,105$6,430$6,330$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,420-3,562-3,974-3,880-6,051-5,9570-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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