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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,525

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,640

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $41,500
Base Invoice $32,565 $39,035
Package 102A 5,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 345 425
AWD 1,890 1,890
Ultimate Package   4,000
3.5L V6   5,000
Package 102A 5,069  
All-weather floor mats 67 67
Remote start 307 394
AWD 1,757 1,758
Ultimate Package   3,560
3.5L V6   4,650
Options (change) 8,005 11,390
Options (change) 7,200 10,429
Destination 875 875
Total Price $43,525 $53,765
Total Invoice $40,640 $50,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,649
Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$43,525$53,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$51,575
Total Invoice$40,640$50,339
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,640$48,289

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,050

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelMKZMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in112.9 in
Length190.6 in204.1 in
Width72.2 in75.9 in
Height56.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested326584%
Total Not Requested60016%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196550%
Total Not Requested195050%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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