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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: $47,025

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,516

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $40,275
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $38,060
Reserve Package 4,420    
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 275    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475 995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 90
Cargo net 25 25  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,995
Package 301A / 401A     2,000
Reserve Package 4,022    
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
AWD 1,795 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Sunshade, rear, power 251    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343 945
All-weather floor mats 69 69 86
Cargo net 23 23  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,895
Package 301A / 401A     1,900
Options (change) 11,680 7,260 5,875
Options (change) 10,758 6,736 5,581
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $47,795 $53,790 $47,025
Total Invoice $45,114 $50,530 $44,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,861
Model Year201620162016
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$47,795$53,790$47,025
Adjustments for Features-2,605-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,190$49,685$47,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,495$0
Total Invoice$45,114$50,530$44,516
Adjustments for Features-2,459-3,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,655$46,674$44,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,019$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162016
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,905$8,405$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,459-3,8560

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162016
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested285085%
Total Not Requested50015%
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127568%
Total Not Requested60032%

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