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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: $48,320

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,521

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $1,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelMKZMKZIS
TrimReserveBlack Label350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $40,065
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $37,261
Sunroof 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 295   210
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890 2,235
F Sport Package     3,450
Blind spot warning system     600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,995
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Sunroof 1,092    
Sunshade, rear, power 269   192
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777 2,078
F Sport Package     3,177
Blind spot warning system     552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,764
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 7,385 5,890 9,990
Options (change) 6,787 5,417 9,223
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $48,320 $54,645 $50,980
Total Invoice $45,521 $51,302 $47,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,154
Model Year201820182015
ModelMKZMKZIS
TrimReserveBlack Label350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$48,320$54,645$50,980
Adjustments for Features-2,405-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,915$50,240$50,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0
Total Invoice$45,521$51,302$47,409
Adjustments for Features-2,266-4,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,255$47,166$47,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,911$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182015
ModelMKZMKZIS
TrimReserveBlack Label350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,720$9,720$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$4,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,266-4,1360

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182015
ModelMKZIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length193.9 in183.7 in
Width73.4 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,191 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
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested175068%
Total Not Requested82532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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