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Toyota Highlander vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,198

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $572

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,573

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMKZ
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $32,695
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $30,021
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,895
Satellite radio 449 449  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 295
Sunroof 850 850 1,200
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,890
Heated front seats   440  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,630
Satellite radio 359 359  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 257
Sunroof 680 680 1,032
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,701
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 8,043 6,498 5,280
Options (change) 6,587 5,340 4,620
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $38,198 $40,143 $38,770
Total Invoice $33,573 $35,366 $35,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,469
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMKZ
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$38,198$40,143$38,770
Adjustments for Features-690-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,508$37,878$38,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$33,573$35,366$35,436
Adjustments for Features-606-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,967$33,371$35,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMKZ
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,480$8,055$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-606-1,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.4 in
Length188.4 in190.5 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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