Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison


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- Specs Comparison
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Summary
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For the Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MKZ vs. Taurus Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MKZ and Taurus will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Taurus SE's price is $4,125 lower than the Lincoln MKZ's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,125 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,182 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | MKZ | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 288hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 18/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 360, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 235/60-17 |
| Total Price | 37,830 | 26,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,855 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 30,975 | 26,850 |
| Total Invoice | 35,571 | 24,943 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,446 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 29,125 | 24,943 |
Invoice Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus
Price Comparison (MSRP): Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford TaurusThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Ford Taurus SE | ||
| Difference: 10,980 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Ford Taurus SE | ||
| Difference: 10,628 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | MKZ | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 34,645 | 25,555 |
| Base Invoice | 32,565 | 23,685 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 |
| Remote start | 345 | 425 |
| AWD | 1,890 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 67 | |
| Remote start | 307 | |
| AWD | 1,757 | |
| Total options | 2,310 | 500 |
| Total options | 2,131 | 463 |
| Destination | 875 | 795 |
| Total Price | 37,830 | 26,850 |
| Total Invoice | 35,571 | 24,943 |
Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | MKZ | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| App support | $125 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $50 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Exterior temperature display | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Spotter mirrors | $40 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,630 | $1,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,855 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,446 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | MKZ | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 190.6 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,804 lb. | 4,015 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Lincoln MKZ
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Taurus
| Price of the Ford Taurus: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
with the rebates the price was under the acura tl awd with tech. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taurus & Five Hundred sell for very low prices compared to the value they provide |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
I think the Taurus is affordable for the provided features |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very low cost for decent overall quality. |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Purchased 2002 wagon used in 2005 with less than 30k miles for only $10,000. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Low price for its class. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The car is just cheap to purchase. I think the going price for a used Taurus is around 5k. |
