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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: $47,520

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,974

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMKZTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $42,770
Base Invoice $34,129 $40,418
Technology Package 2,250  
Preferred Package 5,330  
Sunroof 1,200 995
AWD 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,230  
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Sunshade, rear, power 275  
Cargo net 25  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Technology Package 2,048  
Preferred Package 4,850  
Sunroof 1,092 945
AWD 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,168  
All-weather floor mats 69 86
Sunshade, rear, power 251  
Cargo net 23  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Options (change) 12,275 3,875
Options (change) 11,296 3,681
Destination 895 875
Total Price $49,095 $47,520
Total Invoice $46,320 $44,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year20132018
ModelMKZTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$49,095$47,520
Adjustments for Features-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,540$47,520
Total Invoice$46,320$44,974
Adjustments for Features-2,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,909$44,974

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
ModelMKZTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,155$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
ModelMKZTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length194.1 in202.9 in
Width73.4 in76.2 in
Height58.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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