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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,555

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,369

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $97

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelMKZMKZIS
TrimReserveBlack Label350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $41,370
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $38,474
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Climate Package 595 595  
Sunroof 1,200    
Cargo net 25 25 65
All-weather floor mats 120 120 110
Sunshade, rear, power 295   210
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890 2,165
Blind spot warning system     600
Obstacle detection, rear     500
F Sport Package     2,715
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835
Illuminated door sill trim plates     425
Heated steering wheel     150
Cargo mat     105
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Climate Package 542 542  
Sunroof 1,092    
Cargo net 23 23 39
All-weather floor mats 109 109 65
Sunshade, rear, power 269   192
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777 2,014
Blind spot warning system     552
Obstacle detection, rear     460
F Sport Package     2,497
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616
Illuminated door sill trim plates     280
Heated steering wheel     140
Cargo mat     65
Options (change) 10,620 9,125 9,880
Options (change) 9,732 8,362 8,920
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $51,555 $57,880 $52,225
Total Invoice $48,466 $54,247 $48,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,231
Model Year201820182017
ModelMKZMKZIS
TrimReserveBlack Label350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$51,555$57,880$52,225
Adjustments for Features-3,540-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,015$52,340$52,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0
Total Invoice$48,466$54,247$48,369
Adjustments for Features-3,328-5,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,138$49,055$48,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,917$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182017
ModelMKZMKZIS
TrimReserveBlack Label350
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 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,505$11,505$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$5,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,328-5,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length193.9 in184.3 in
Width73.4 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested165058%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested165058%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested195067%
Total Not Requested97533%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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