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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,274

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $35,440
Base Invoice $32,677 $31,186
Package 102A 5,695  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990
Luxury Package   3,495
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Package 102A 5,069  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302
Luxury Package   2,796
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Options (change) 5,695 7,985
Options (change) 5,069 6,498
Destination 875 590
Total Price $41,325 $44,015
Total Invoice $38,621 $38,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $908
Model Year20122006
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,325$44,015
Adjustments for Features0-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,325$43,370
Total Invoice$38,621$38,274
Adjustments for Features0-561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,621$37,713

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,020$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-561

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.5 in
Length190.6 in180.1 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height56.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested96525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested182576%
Total Not Requested57524%

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