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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: $37,955

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,631

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMKZMKZISIS
TrimBaseHybrid250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $27,727 $32,578
Sunshade, rear, power 275 275    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 0 0
Preferred Package 5,330 5,330    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 109 109
Cargo net 25 25 64 64
Luxury Plus Package     2,380 2,380
Navigation system     2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
iPod integration     299 299
Cargo mat     73 73
Sunshade, rear, power 251 251    
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 0 0
Preferred Package 4,850 4,850    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 65 65
Cargo net 23 23 39 39
Luxury Plus Package     2,142 2,142
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
iPod integration     239 239
Cargo mat     44 44
Options (change) 6,905 6,905 5,975 5,975
Options (change) 6,285 6,285 5,079 5,079
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $43,725 $43,725 $37,955 $43,405
Total Invoice $41,309 $41,309 $33,631 $38,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,696
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMKZMKZISIS
TrimBaseHybrid250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,725$43,725$37,955$43,405
Adjustments for Features-4,215-4,1150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,510$39,610$37,955$42,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$4,500
Total Invoice$41,309$41,309$33,631$38,482
Adjustments for Features-3,982-3,8880-842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,327$37,421$33,631$37,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0$4,009

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMKZMKZISIS
TrimBaseHybrid250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,880$6,780$2,665$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$4,115$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,982-3,8880-842

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132009
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length194.1 in180.1 in
Width73.4 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175046%
Total Not Requested205054%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175046%
Total Not Requested205054%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested225087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested225087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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