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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: $35,310

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $35,440
Base Invoice $28,562 $31,186
Navigation system 1,895 2,550
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Luxury Package   3,495
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation system 1,630 2,168
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Luxury Package   2,796
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Options (change) 3,590 6,545
Options (change) 3,088 5,364
Destination 740 590
Total Price $35,310 $42,575
Total Invoice $32,390 $37,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,145
Model Year20082006
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,310$42,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$40,735
Total Invoice$32,390$37,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$35,535

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082006
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $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 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082006
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.5 in
Length190.5 in180.1 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height55.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested82534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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