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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: $35,020

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $10,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,979

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $10,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $27,620
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $25,388
Reserve Package 4,420    
Sunshade, rear, power 275    
AWD 1,890 1,890 1,850
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Cargo net 25 25  
Sunroof 1,200 1,475 895
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Satellite radio     195
Remote start     395
Sunshade, rear     225
Stability control     495
Reserve Package 4,022    
Sunshade, rear, power 251    
AWD 1,795 1,795 1,666
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Cargo net 23 23  
Sunroof 1,092 1,343 779
All-weather floor mats 69 69 57
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Satellite radio     170
Remote start     343
Sunshade, rear     196
Stability control     431
Options (change) 9,185 4,765 6,600
Options (change) 8,487 4,465 5,791
Destination 925 925 800
Total Price $45,300 $51,295 $35,020
Total Invoice $42,843 $48,259 $31,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,014
Model Year201620162008
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$45,300$51,295$35,020
Adjustments for Features-6,185-7,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$43,610$35,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,495$0
Total Invoice$42,843$48,259$31,979
Adjustments for Features-5,850-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,993$41,029$31,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,036$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162008
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,435$11,935$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,185$7,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,850-7,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelMKZTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length194.1 in200.4 in
Width73.4 in74.5 in
Height58.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157547%
Total Not Requested177553%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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