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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: $38,756

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,079

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZISISIS
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Reserve Package 4,420 4,420          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 109 109 109
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 64 64 64
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,475 1,475      
Navigation system         2,465 2,465 2,485
Xenon HID headlights         875    
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
Cargo mat         73 73 73
Reserve Package 4,022 4,022          
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69 65 65 65
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 39 39 39
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,343 1,343      
Navigation system         2,277 2,277 2,295
Xenon HID headlights         807    
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460 460
Cargo mat         44 44 44
Options (change) 5,720 5,720 1,575 1,575 4,086 3,211 3,231
Options (change) 5,206 5,206 1,435 1,435 3,692 2,885 2,903
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $41,835 $41,835 $48,105 $48,105 $38,756 $44,306 $65,406
Total Invoice $39,562 $39,562 $45,229 $45,229 $35,997 $41,163 $60,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,485
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZISISIS
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$41,835$41,835$48,105$48,105$38,756$44,306$65,406
Adjustments for Features-5,340-5,240-7,065-6,9650-1,000-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,495$36,595$41,040$41,140$38,756$43,306$62,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,545$4,645$0$4,550$23,900
Total Invoice$39,562$39,562$45,229$45,229$35,997$41,163$60,787
Adjustments for Features-5,050-4,955-6,643-6,5490-929-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,512$34,607$38,586$38,680$35,997$40,234$58,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$4,074$4,168$0$4,237$22,234

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZISISIS
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  $1100 
CVT $1000 $1000   
6-speed manual    $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Safety key$5$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Second-row low console      $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers      $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100   
Headlight washers     $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  $50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  $200
Metal pedals      $75
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650   
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200   
Wood trim$300$300     
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,755$7,655$9,480$9,380$2,415$3,415$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$5,240$7,065$6,965$0$1,000$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,050-4,955-6,643-6,5490-929-2,556

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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