2010 Lincoln MKZ will start at $34,995
2010 Lincoln MKZ - Click above for high-res image gallery
Perhaps a Ford Fusion just isn't upscale enough for you, and even a Mercury Milan is too plebeian to be seen in. Fortunately there's a third option called the Lincoln MKZ that, like its less expensive brethren, was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Along with its new, more in-your-face nose bearing Lincoln's flying wing grille, the MKZ also gets a new price that starts at $34,995 including destination charges. If you demand the sure footedness of all-wheel-drive, your MKZ will begin a little higher at $36,855. For comparison's sake, a 2008 MKZ starts at $32,695 not including destination charges.
Besides your choice of how many wheels are driven, there aren't any trim levels for the MKZ, just lots of options to tack on your order sheet like a power moonroof ($1,200), THX II certified stereo with surround sound ($995) and special White Platinum Tri-Coat pain ($495). New for 2010, however, is a Sport Appearance Package, which includes stiffer springs and larger stabilizer bars, 18-inch Euroflange polished wheels (17-inch wheels are standard), a unique grille, body-color door handles, darker headlamps and a gussied up interior. Click here to view the complete pricing PDF and check out Lincoln's official press release after the jump.
Gallery: 2010 Lincoln MKZ
[Source: Ford]
PRESS RELEASE
2010 LINCOLN MKZ: MORE STANDARD LUXURY AND SEGMENT-EXCLUSIVE SAFETY, STARTS UNDER $35,000
* The 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers more standard luxury features compared to other midsize luxury sedans, such as the Lexus ES350 and Cadillac CTS
* A new Sport Appearance Package is available for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ that offers a variety of custom details, including 18-inch chrome wheels
* Base price of $34,965 includes destination and delivery
Dearborn, March 18, 2009 – The 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers customers more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features for their money, with a starting price of $34,965, including destination and delivery.
Compared with other midsize luxury sedans – such as the Lexus ES350 and Cadillac CTS – the MKZ comes with more standard luxury features, such as Bridge of Weir leather seats, genuine wood trim, heated and cooled front seats, the popular SYNC entertainment and connectivity system, a reverse sensing system and driver multi-adjustable power seat.
The 2010 Lincoln MKZ also has features not offered by competitors in this segment, such as the all-new Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA).
"Customers universally are surprised when they get into a competing vehicle and find out that they have to pay more for luxury features, such as premium leather seats," said Jonathan Richards, Lincoln MKZ Marketing manager. "That's what sets the MKZ apart from the competition. It comes standard with all the features you would expect from a world class entry-level luxury sedan."
The front-wheel-drive MKZ has a base price of $34,965, and the all-wheel drive model is available for a base price of $36,855. Pricing on both models includes destination and delivery.
Ultra-Quiet Ride
The new MKZ offers an ultra-quiet cabin, a feature that consumers – especially luxury car shoppers – undeniably connect to overall product quality and satisfaction levels, according to vehicle studies from third-party voices, such as J.D. Power and Associates.
According to Ford research, the 2010 MKZ also beats out the current Lexus ES350 in key interior quietness attributes, such as road noise at 30 mph and wind noise at 80 mph.
The interior quietness coupled with the premium THX II Certified 5.1 Surround sound system available in the MKZ offers customers an exceptional in-car audio experience, says Richards.
"This pairing represents one more example of why customers are now equating the Lincoln brand with elegant, modern design, unparalleled comfort, unrivaled features and best-in-class quality," he said.
Segment-Exclusive Safety Features
The new Lincoln MKZ offers segment-exclusive safety features, including first-in-class Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA), which makes navigating traffic and parking lots safer and easier. BLIS tracks vehicles in the blind-spot zones on either side of the vehicle using two multiple-beam radar modules behind the rear fenders, and CTA uses the BLIS radar sensors to alert the driver to approaching traffic while in reverse and backing out of a parking spot.
New Sport Appearance Package
Luxury car buyers who want a sportier-looking ride can opt for the Sport Appearance Package, which is new for the 2010 model year. It offers special sport suspension tuning with stiffer springs and larger stabilizer bars; 18-inch Euroflange polished wheels; unique grille, body-color door handles and darkened headlamps; and an interior with tuxedo seam seat patterns, contrasting piping, upgraded floor mats and aluminum appliqués.
Additional Information
2010 Lincoln MKZ Pricing List
2010 Lincoln MKZ Packaging Guide
2010 Lincoln MKZ Overview Release
2010 Lincoln MKZ Technical Specs
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
I am Rich 1:06PM (3/18/2009)
This will fail. The Fusion is a hit, as I think the Fiesta will, too. The stinkin' Lincoln, don't think so.
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James 2:28PM (3/18/2009)
It looks like a Sonata from this rear quarter view.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/01_lincolnmkz2010.jpg
vijay 3:12PM (3/18/2009)
The 2010 Lincoln MKZ is not really too bad an Idea to own!?
http://dabberdesign.com
Ligor 5:46PM (3/18/2009)
I agree
I can get a G37 sedan for less than an MKZ?
and the G37x also costs less than the AWD MKZ?
definitely not the best buy for the $, not even close
I was hoping to see if this might be a ride that will enter my family, but I want pay more than 29k for this, shoow i'd rather get the Maxima and save 4k cause the MKZ doesn't offer much over the Maxima
kazoomaloo 1:07PM (3/18/2009)
Maybe there's something dumb about this, but I have a sense that if they dropped the 2.5 4-cylinder in there, they could cut the price a little and tempt more buyers. I don't think the lux market is as uninterested in fuel economy as car makers seem to think. An MKZ with a 23/34 mpg rating would be a pretty unique selling proposition.
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kaslings 1:35PM (3/18/2009)
This would have been AWESOME with the hybrid powertrain, too. Totally would have rocked over the fugly Lexus HS250H
300Kid 2:23PM (3/18/2009)
Both of you took the words right out of my mouth. There's a huge untapped market for premium and fuel efficient cars. The hybrid powertrain definitely needs to go into this car - they're stupid if they don't do it!
Jesse 1:09PM (3/18/2009)
I wondered what Bridge of Weir leather is after reading this post. It's one of the largest leather producers in Europe, based in Scotland. Why is this a selling feature? Perhaps because there's nothing interesting or noteworthy about this car other than the THX sound system. Maybe if the dash was covered in Bridge of Weir leather, it would look less like an economy car interior with a strip of wood slapped on.
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merlot066 4:01PM (3/18/2009)
That leather is "premium leather" that is standard. It is saying that for 35k you are getting a lot of standard equipment like SYNC (which can now automatically call 911 in an accident, and give you vehicle diagnostic reports all for no monthly charge) and these seats. The Bridge of Weir leather they use is softer, more comfortable, and it's recycleable (for the eco-minded out there) and it's standard, as opposed to say a comprable lexus having to pay $2500 for the luxury package to get leather seats.
Xcountryflyer 1:08PM (3/18/2009)
I smell a very hard sell. The $35K market is filled with some very good cars. I don't see anything compelling to pick this over a BMW, Infiniti, Cadillac, Lexus, etc.
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iamhoff 1:29PM (3/18/2009)
It's not going to sell for MSRP, despite Ford's being in the best shape of any of the big 2.5. I got out of an '06 Grand Cherokee that, on the lease buyout, I was 10k upside down on trade in value for an '08 MKZ back in November. The dealer agreed to simply pay off the remainder of the lease (6 payments) and mileage charges and hand it back to Jeep, and then I got the MKZ for $7k under sticker with 4.9% over 6 years. That being said, I love my MKZ...the only weak spot really is the interior. Definitely looking forward to finding a way to replace the '08 with a '10 or '11.
Xcountryflyer 3:55PM (3/18/2009)
iamhoff - the MKS' competitors are not selling for MSRP. A relative recently got a 09 3-Series for under invoice, first two payments free and 0.9% financing. The Infiniti and Acura dealers were willing to work at invoice and Infiniti also had 0.9% financing.
There is no price advantage to the MKS when everyone else is dealing just as much.
Xcountryflyer 4:14PM (3/18/2009)
I meant MKZ...
Andrew 1:09PM (3/18/2009)
I actually dig this car. Too bad they don't take advantage of their impressive work on the Fusion/Milan Hyrbid. A luxury brand hybrid might be huge right now and would get a lot of show room traffic. (Well, Lexus has the GS450h and RX350h, and Cadillac has the Escalade Hybrid, but those aren't really very impressive in terms of mpg. A 41 mpg luxury car could be very popular. Maybe it will be a BMW diesel to take that honor.)
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Taglane 1:21PM (3/18/2009)
Nope. Maybe if they kept it @ 31K.
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Edmond Dantes 4:58PM (3/18/2009)
You weren't going to get one anyway.
Taglane 6:56PM (3/18/2009)
True, but The MKZ was a great deal @ 31K. This hike is not a good thing unless they are considering bringing in a new Entry level Car. (I hope)
daniel 1:22PM (3/18/2009)
This thing has had more nip/tucks than Joan Rivers...
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daniel 1:28PM (3/18/2009)
They should have put these tail lights on the MKS. Also there's lots of hard plastic inside and on the side mirrors... CTS please.
Nellydesign 2:37PM (3/18/2009)
Yeah b/c the CTS has SOFT plastic on the side mirrors...