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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: $46,335

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $15,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,802

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $10,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelMKZMKZMKZIS
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,920 $39,670 $47,830 $56,000
Base Invoice $35,074 $37,488 $44,960 $49,280
Select Plus Package 1,255      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Cargo net 25 25 25 59
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 99
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890 1,890  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,990
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Satellite radio       486
Cargo mat       69
Select Plus Package 1,143      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Sunroof 1,092 1,092    
Cargo net 23 23 23 35
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 59
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,796 1,786 1,777  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,302
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Satellite radio       389
Cargo mat       41
Options (change) 8,490 7,235 6,035 5,203
Options (change) 7,803 6,650 5,549 4,226
Destination 925 925 925 765
Total Price $46,335 $47,830 $54,790 $61,968
Total Invoice $43,802 $45,063 $51,434 $54,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,059
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelMKZMKZMKZIS
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6400hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 20300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$46,335$47,830$54,790$61,968
Adjustments for Features-2,740-3,390-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,595$44,440$48,875$61,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$5,280$0
Total Invoice$43,802$45,063$51,434$54,271
Adjustments for Features-2,590-3,194-5,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,212$41,869$45,881$54,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$657$4,669$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelMKZMKZMKZIS
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Safety key$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio  $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,430$9,955$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$3,390$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,590-3,194-5,5530

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172008
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length193.9 in180.1 in
Width73.4 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.3,780 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 Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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 player0No
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%

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