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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,205

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,160

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $36,725
Base Invoice $28,562 $34,400
Navigation system 1,895  
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 895  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation system 1,630  
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 770  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,251
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 4,485 8,100
Options (change) 3,858 7,460
Destination 740 875
Total Price $36,205 $45,700
Total Invoice $33,160 $42,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,966
Model Year20082012
ModelMKZES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,205$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$42,910
Total Invoice$33,160$42,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,160$40,126

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelMKZES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,725$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,609

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelMKZES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in
Length190.5 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height55.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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