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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: $46,745

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,180

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $40,870
Base Invoice $34,129 $38,009
Preferred Package 5,330  
Sunroof 1,200  
Sunshade, rear, power 275 210
3.7L V6 1,230  
AWD 1,890 2,235
Blind spot warning system   600
F Sport Package   2,715
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated steering wheel   150
Preferred Package 4,850  
Sunroof 1,092  
Sunshade, rear, power 251 192
3.7L V6 1,168  
AWD 1,795 2,078
Blind spot warning system   552
F Sport Package   2,498
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Heated steering wheel   140
Options (change) 9,925 9,055
Options (change) 9,156 8,361
Destination 895 950
Total Price $46,745 $50,875
Total Invoice $44,180 $47,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,673
Model Year20132016
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$46,745$50,875
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,065$50,875
Total Invoice$44,180$47,320
Adjustments for Features-2,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,647$47,320

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132016
ModelMKZIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,345$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132016
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length194.1 in183.7 in
Width73.4 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,002 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested235062%
Total Not Requested145038%

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, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested195070%
Total Not Requested82530%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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