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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: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,974

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimReserveBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $42,770
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $40,418
Climate Package 595 595  
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Cargo net 25 25  
Sunshade, rear, power 295    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 90
Sunroof 1,200   995
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,995
Climate Package 542 542  
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Cargo net 23 23  
Sunshade, rear, power 269    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 86
Sunroof 1,092   945
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,895
Options (change) 10,620 9,125 3,875
Options (change) 9,732 8,362 3,681
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $51,555 $57,880 $47,520
Total Invoice $48,466 $54,247 $44,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $620
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimReserveBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$51,555$57,880$47,520
Adjustments for Features-3,055-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,500$52,825$47,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0
Total Invoice$48,466$54,247$44,974
Adjustments for Features-2,872-4,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,594$49,509$44,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,915$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimReserveBlack 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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,355$10,355$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-4,7380

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length193.9 in202.9 in
Width73.4 in76.2 in
Height58.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,191 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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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