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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: $43,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,378

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $40,870
Base Invoice $32,677 $38,009
Package 102A 5,695  
AWD 1,890 2,235
Luxury Package   3,945
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
Package 102A 5,069  
AWD 1,757 2,078
Luxury Package   3,628
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
Options (change) 7,585 8,825
Options (change) 6,826 8,147
Destination 875 950
Total Price $43,215 $50,645
Total Invoice $40,378 $47,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,942
Model Year20122016
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,215$50,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,215$48,725
Total Invoice$40,378$47,106
Adjustments for Features0-1,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,378$45,320

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
App support $0
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,670$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,786

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.2 in
Length190.6 in183.7 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft310.8 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested282575%
Total Not Requested95025%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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