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Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,925 Lincoln MKZ Select | |||||||
| Difference: $735 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,275 Lincoln MKZ Select | |||||||
| Difference: $1,257 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Select | Hybrid Select | Reserve | Hybrid Reserve | Black Label | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,340 | $38,340 | $40,010 | $40,010 | $47,830 | $41,300 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $36,377 | $36,377 | $37,809 | $37,809 | $44,960 | $39,442 | $50,587 |
| Technology Package | 2,495 | 2,495 | 2,495 | 2,495 | 2,495 | ||
| Climate Package | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Revel 14 speakers | 1,180 | 1,180 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 75 | 75 |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Cargo net | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 2,995 | 2,995 | 2,995 | 2,995 | 1,795 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | 695 | 695 | |||||
| Package 301A | 2,000 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 2,271 | 2,271 | 2,271 | 2,271 | 2,271 | ||
| Climate Package | 542 | 542 | 542 | 542 | 542 | ||
| Revel 14 speakers | 1,074 | 1,074 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 71 | 71 |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 228 | 228 | 228 | 228 | |||
| Cargo net | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 2,726 | 2,726 | 2,726 | 2,726 | 1,634 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | 633 | 633 | |||||
| Package 301A | 1,900 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,094 | ||||||
| Polished alloy wheels | 565 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,660 | 7,660 | 7,175 | 7,175 | 5,030 | 5,415 | 75 |
| Options (change) | 6,973 | 6,973 | 6,532 | 6,532 | 4,579 | 5,145 | 71 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $46,925 | $46,925 | $48,110 | $48,110 | $53,785 | $47,660 | $53,990 |
| Total Invoice | $44,275 | $44,275 | $45,266 | $45,266 | $50,464 | $45,532 | $51,603 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $281 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Select | Hybrid Select | Reserve | Hybrid Reserve | Black Label | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 245hp I4 | 141hp I4 H | 245hp I4 | 141hp I4 H | 245hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT | T6 | CVT | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 14 | ?, 14 | ?, 14 | ?, 14 | ?, 20 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $46,925 | $46,925 | $48,110 | $48,110 | $53,785 | $47,660 | $53,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -300 | -200 | -2,100 | -1,170 | -5,410 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,925 | $46,775 | $47,810 | $47,910 | $51,685 | $46,490 | $48,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $1,035 | $1,135 | $4,910 | $0 | $2,090 |
| Total Invoice | $44,275 | $44,275 | $45,266 | $45,266 | $50,464 | $45,532 | $51,603 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -142 | -282 | -188 | -1,970 | -1,118 | -5,171 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,275 | $44,133 | $44,984 | $45,078 | $48,494 | $44,414 | $46,432 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $142 | $0 | $851 | $945 | $4,361 | $0 | $2,018 |
Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Select | Hybrid Select | Reserve | Hybrid Reserve | Black Label | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Concierge Services - 4 year subscription | $200 | ||||||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | $100 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $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 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Upgraded floor mats | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,280 | $8,430 | $8,580 | $8,480 | $10,380 | $9,450 | $13,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $300 | $200 | $2,100 | $1,170 | $5,410 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -142 | -282 | -188 | -1,970 | -1,118 | -5,171 |
Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | MKZ | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 193.9 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,740 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.0 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 46% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 46% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 46% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 46% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 46% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 9% |
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