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Used 2018 Lincoln MKZ Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Lincoln MKZ is available with three powertrains — a four-cylinder, six-cylinder and hybrid — and four trims. The Premiere comes fairly well-equipped, but go with the Select to get additional interior and technology options. The Reserve offers the most flexibility with options and packages. Finally, the Black Label is just as much about ownership experience as a stand-alone a trim, providing owners with free washes and a higher level of roadside assistance and maintenance.

For all trims, a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four (245 hp, 275 lb-ft) is standard, and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available as an option. For the Select, Reserve and Black Label trims, a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (also with a six-speed automatic) is optional, and can be equipped with front-wheel drive (350 hp, 400 lb-ft) or all-wheel drive (400 hp, 400 lb-ft). A hybrid powertrain is also available, and uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor to produce a combined 188 hp.

The Premiere base model comes well-equipped with features such as 18-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, adaptive xenon headlights, heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats with heating, driver-seat memory settings and a 60/40-split folding rear seat with pass-through. Standard technology features a rearview camera, Bluetooth, Lincoln's Sync 3 infotainment interface, an 8-inch touchscreen display, Sync smartphone app integration, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an 11-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio and two USB ports.

Stepping up to the Select model gets you an auto-dimming driver-side mirror, leather upholstery, genuine wood trim, front seats with four-way power lumbar adjustment, a power-adjustable steering wheel, enhanced interior ambient lighting, a 110-volt household-style power outlet and two rear-seat USB charging ports.

Optional for the Select is the Select Plus package, which adds a navigation system, power trunklid, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Reserve trim level has those features as standard, plus 19-inch wheels, ventilated front seats and enhanced connectivity functionality. A 14-speaker Revel audio system with HD radio capability is also standard.

There's also the Black Label trim. It comes equipped similarly to the Reserve but has an upgraded interior (upgraded and extended leather upholstery and a simulated suede headliner, most notably) and a choice of three unique themes. The Black Label also offers a host of special services, including a mobile showroom, remote vehicle delivery, pickup and drop-off of your car for service work, an extended premium maintenance plan and more.

Most options are grouped into packages. The Climate package bundles automatic high-beam control, automatic wipers, a windshield wiper de-icer, a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. The Technology package has adaptive cruise control, a forward collision warning system with pre-collision assist, lane departure warning and intervention, and an automated parking system (both parallel and perpendicular parking).

The Reserve model can be had with a Luxury package that contains LED headlights and a premium Revel Ultima audio system with 20 speakers and HD radio. There's also a Driver's package with 19-inch polished alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, torque vectoring (with the turbo V6 and AWD), painted brake calipers, multi-contour front seats, and distinctive interior and exterior trim details. The Climate and Technology packages are available with the Reserve as well.

Major stand-alone options include the choice of 19-inch polished alloy wheels, a traditional sunroof or a panoramic moonroof, a power rear sunshade and inflatable rear safety belts.

Which MKZ trim does Edmunds recommend?

This category is dominated by sport sedans, and Lincoln caters to that with the MKZ's optional 400-hp turbocharged V6 engine. For our money, though, the MKZ is at its best when it's the MKZ Hybrid. It's fuel-efficient and you can get it for the same price as the standard model. Step up to the Reserve trim and you get a well-equipped luxury sedan that should still leave some room in your budget for adding extras or options you might want.

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Comparing average pricing near
Tyler, TX
Vehicle
MKZ Premiere
MKZ Hybrid Premiere
MKZ Select
MKZ Hybrid Select
MKZ Reserve
MKZ Hybrid Reserve
MKZ Black Label
MKZ Hybrid Black Label
Vehicle
Premiere
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Hybrid Premiere
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Select
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Hybrid Select
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Reserve
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Hybrid Reserve
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Black Label
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Hybrid Black Label
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
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optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leather
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
245 hp @ 5,500 rpm
188 hp @ 6,000 rpm
245 hp @ 5,500 rpm
188 hp @ 6,000 rpm
245 hp @ 5,500 rpm
188 hp @ 6,000 rpm
245 hp @ 5,500 rpm
188 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
275 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
129 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
129 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
129 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
129 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 31 / 24 MPG
41 / 38 / 40 MPG
21 / 31 / 24 MPG
41 / 38 / 40 MPG
21 / 31 / 24 MPG
41 / 38 / 40 MPG
21 / 31 / 24 MPG
41 / 38 / 40 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.5 gal.
14.0 gal.
16.5 gal.
14.0 gal.
16.5 gal.
14.0 gal.
16.5 gal.
14.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
347 / 512 miles
574 / 532 miles
347 / 512 miles
574 / 532 miles
347 / 512 miles
574 / 532 miles
347 / 512 miles
574 / 532 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.3 in.
83.3 in.
83.3 in.
83.3 in.
83.3 in.
83.3 in.
83.3 in.
83.3 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
73.4 in.
Height
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
Length
193.9 in.
193.9 in.
193.9 in.
193.9 in.
193.9 in.
193.9 in.
193.9 in.
193.9 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.4 cu. ft.
11.1 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
11.1 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
11.1 cu. ft.
15.4 cu. ft.
11.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
37.9 in.
Front Leg Room
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
Rear Head Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ebony, leatherette
Cappuccino, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Cappuccino, leatherette
Cappuccino, leather
Ebony, leather
Cappuccino, leather
Ebony, leather
Jade Gray, premium leather
Cappuccino, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Ebony/Touring White, premium leather
Terracotta/Ebony, premium leather
Jade Gray, premium leather
Cappuccino, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Terracotta/Ebony, premium leather
Alpine, premium leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Alpine, premium leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Exterior
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Diamond Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Iced Mocha Metallic
Ivory Pearl Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Black Velvet
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Diamond Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Iced Mocha Metallic
Ivory Pearl Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Black Velvet
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Black Velvet
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Diamond Metallic
Iced Mocha Metallic
Ivory Pearl Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Black Velvet
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Diamond Metallic
Iced Mocha Metallic
Ivory Pearl Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Black Velvet
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Diamond Metallic
Iced Mocha Metallic
Rhapsody Blue
Ivory Pearl Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Black Velvet
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Diamond Metallic
Iced Mocha Metallic
Rhapsody Blue
Ivory Pearl Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Chroma Cabernet Red Premium Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Chroma Caviar Dark Gray Premium Metallic
Black Velvet
Chroma Elite Copper Premium Metallic Paint (Chromoflare)
Ingot Silver Metallic
Rhapsody Blue
Ingot Silver Metallic
Chroma Cabernet Red Premium Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Rhapsody Blue
Chroma Caviar Dark Gray Premium Metallic
Black Velvet
Chroma Elite Copper Premium Metallic Paint (Chromoflare)