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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: $44,100

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,329

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $38,155
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $35,025
Reserve Package 4,420    
AWD 1,890 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 275    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Cargo net 25 25  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Remote start     425
Reserve Package 4,022    
AWD 1,795 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Sunshade, rear, power 251    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 65
Cargo net 23 23  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Remote start     398
Options (change) 9,185 4,765 5,150
Options (change) 8,487 4,465 4,509
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $45,300 $51,295 $44,100
Total Invoice $42,843 $48,259 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $479
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimBaseBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$45,300$51,295$44,100
Adjustments for Features-3,165-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,135$46,630$44,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,495$0
Total Invoice$42,843$48,259$40,329
Adjustments for Features-2,993-4,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,850$43,870$40,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,020$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$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$8,055$9,555$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,993-4,3890

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
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.4,415 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 wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested265079%
Total Not Requested70021%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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