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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,520

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,974

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $40,418 $37,809 $44,960
Navigation system 795    
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 90 120 120
Sunroof 995 1,200  
Climate Package   595 595
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Cargo net   25 25
Sunshade, rear, power   295  
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Navigation system 755    
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
All-weather floor mats 86 109 109
Sunroof 945 1,092  
Climate Package   542 542
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Cargo net   23 23
Sunshade, rear, power   269  
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 3,875 10,620 9,125
Options (change) 3,681 9,732 8,362
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,520 $51,555 $57,880
Total Invoice $44,974 $48,466 $54,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $620
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,520$51,555$57,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$48,500$52,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$44,974$48,466$54,247
Adjustments for Features0-2,872-4,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,974$45,594$49,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,915

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusMKZMKZ
TrimSHOReserveBlack Label
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
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,300$8,355$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,872-4,738

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.2 in
Length202.9 in193.9 in
Width76.2 in73.4 in
Height60.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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