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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: $44,530

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZExplorer
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $37,535
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $34,952
Revel 14 speakers 1,180 1,180          
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 75
Inflatable rear seat belts 250 250 250 250     195
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25  
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795  
Package 302A             4,305
Panoramic sunroof             1,595
Revel 14 speakers 1,074 1,074          
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 64
Inflatable rear seat belts 228 228 228 228     166
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23  
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634  
Package 302A             3,659
Panoramic sunroof             1,356
Options (change) 7,065 7,065 5,885 5,885 4,435 4,435 6,170
Options (change) 6,431 6,431 5,357 5,357 4,037 4,037 5,245
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 825
Total Price $46,330 $46,330 $46,820 $46,820 $53,190 $53,190 $44,530
Total Invoice $43,733 $43,733 $44,091 $44,091 $49,922 $49,922 $41,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,928
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
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$46,330$46,330$46,820$46,820$53,190$53,190$44,530
Adjustments for Features-680-830-980-880-2,780-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,650$45,500$45,840$45,940$50,410$50,510$44,530
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$340$440$4,910$5,010$0
Total Invoice$43,733$43,733$44,091$44,091$49,922$49,922$41,022
Adjustments for Features-642-783-923-829-2,609-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,091$42,950$43,168$43,262$47,313$47,407$41,022
Cost Above Minimum$141$0$218$312$4,363$4,457$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    $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$9,330$9,480$9,630$9,530$11,430$11,330$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$830$980$880$2,780$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-642-783-923-829-2,609-2,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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.4,579 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested317580%
Total Not Requested80020%

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