Is the 2020 Lincoln MKZ a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 194.1 in. Class median 192.3 in.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $107.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 58.2 in. Class middle half 56.5 to 58.1 in.
- Good buy: 6 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $116 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 10% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the MKZ a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | Median 36.5 in | 98 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 36.5 in | Median 37.4 in | 98 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 15.4 cu ft | Median 15.1 cu ft | 92 | Yes |
Is the MKZ a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,750 | Median $36,750 | 103 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 245 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 105 | Yes |
| Length | 194.1 in | Median 192.3 in | 100 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 103 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the MKZ a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 103 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 50% of 101
Is the MKZ a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 58.2 in tall | 56.5 to 58.1 in tall | 100 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 97 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the MKZ a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the MKZ worth the money?
Yes. Priced 10% below cars like it.
- Price, FWD
- $36,750
- Predicted price
- $40,861
- Gap
- -$4,111 (-10%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the MKZ a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKZ FWD | $36,750 | 13.3 cents | 15.4 cu ft | 245 hp |
| Buick Regal Sportback FWD | $25,370 | 12.3 cents | 31.5 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Honda Accord Sport 2.0T Auto FWD | $31,510 | 12.3 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 252 hp |
| Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD | $33,090 | 12.8 cents | 23.3 cu ft | 255 hp |
| Chevrolet Malibu Premier FWD | $33,370 | 12.3 cents | 15.7 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Toyota Avalon XLE FWD | $35,875 | 12.3 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 301 hp |
| Volkswagen Arteon SE FWD | $35,995 | 12.8 cents | 27.2 cu ft | 268 hp |
Compared with 573 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.
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