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Lincoln Zephyr vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Zephyr vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,240

Lincoln Zephyr   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,176

Lincoln Zephyr   
Difference: $11,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,995 $42,090
Base Invoice $26,711 $40,196
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Polished alloy wheels 895 595
Navigation system 1,500  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Polished alloy wheels 770 565
Navigation system 1,290  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 5,580 2,290
Options (change) 4,800 2,175
Destination 665 995
Total Price $35,240 $45,375
Total Invoice $32,176 $43,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Zephyr
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,304
Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,240$45,375
Adjustments for Features0-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,240$38,170
Total Invoice$32,176$43,366
Adjustments for Features0-6,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,176$36,480

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$3,875$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,886

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.5 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.881.7 ft3

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