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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: $44,695

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,847

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMKZMKZTaurus
TrimReserveBlack LabelSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $38,155
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $35,025
Climate Package 595 595  
Cargo net 25 25  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Sunroof 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 295    
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Driver's Package   2,395  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Multicontour seats     595
Remote start     425
Climate Package 542 542  
Cargo net 23 23  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 65
Sunroof 1,092    
Sunshade, rear, power 269    
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Driver's Package   2,180  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Multicontour seats     518
Remote start     398
Options (change) 8,125 9,025 5,745
Options (change) 7,461 8,271 5,027
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $49,060 $57,780 $44,695
Total Invoice $46,195 $54,156 $40,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year201820182012
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?, 20390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$49,060$57,780$44,695
Adjustments for Features-3,115-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,945$51,890$44,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,945$0
Total Invoice$46,195$54,156$40,847
Adjustments for Features-2,933-5,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,262$48,635$40,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,373$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182012
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 
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
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 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $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$0
Total Value of Features$7,605$10,380$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,933-5,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
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.4,415 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested52551%
Total Not Requested50049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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 sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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