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Lincoln MKZ vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,505

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid   
Difference: $7,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,349

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid   
Difference: $5,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $44,370
Base Invoice $33,431 $40,598
Reserve Package 3,195  
Cargo net 25 49
Sunroof 1,200  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats   315
Bodyside moldings   199
Reserve Package 2,908  
Cargo net 23 34
Sunroof 1,092  
Navigation system   2,359
Floor mats   200
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 4,420 3,213
Options (change) 4,023 2,718
Destination 895 810
Total Price $40,505 $48,393
Total Invoice $38,349 $44,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,971
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)38/37 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$40,505$48,393
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,300$48,393
Total Invoice$38,349$44,126
Adjustments for Features-1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,155$44,126

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,070$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1940

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length194.1 in188.4 in
Width73.4 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,828 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.495.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested122551%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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