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Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,340

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,927

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMKZTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $38,155
Base Invoice $30,021 $35,035
Navigation system 1,895 1,850
Xenon HID headlights 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 295 425
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,890  
Package 401A   2,000
Navigation system 1,630 1,610
Xenon HID headlights 426  
All-weather floor mats 65 65
Remote start 257 398
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,701  
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 5,850 4,350
Options (change) 5,111 3,813
Destination 795 795
Total Price $39,340 $43,300
Total Invoice $35,927 $39,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year20092011
ModelMKZTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$39,340$43,300
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,340$42,580
Total Invoice$35,927$39,643
Adjustments for Features0-659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,927$38,984

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092011
ModelMKZTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-659

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092011
ModelMKZTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in112.9 in
Length190.5 in202.9 in
Width72.2 in76.2 in
Height55.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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