2018 Lexus IS 300 vs. 2018 Lincoln MKZ

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between IS 300 and MKZ?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2018 Lincoln MKZ produces fewer horsepower than the 2018 Lexus IS 300. And finally, the 2018 IS 300 has a slightly smaller body than the 2018 MKZ. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$38,210
$35,445
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
241 hp
245 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.9 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 MPG
31 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
79.8 in
83.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
73.4 in
Length
Length
184.3 in
193.9 in
Height
Height
56.3 in
58.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
112.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
91.3 ft2
98.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.2 in
37.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.8 in
44.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.9 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.9 in
36.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
32.2 in
37.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.4 in
55.3 in

Costs

2018 Lexus IS 300

2018 Lincoln MKZ

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700 - $3,150
$2,400 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$159 (2018 Lexus IS IS 300 RWD)
$459 (2018 Lincoln MKZ Premiere FWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,423 - $12,873
$22,923 - $23,023
2018 Lexus IS 300 vs. 2018 Lincoln MKZ - Front Left Comparison2018 Lexus IS 300 vs. 2018 Lincoln MKZ - Front Left Comparison
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2018 Lexus IS 300 vs. 2018 Lincoln MKZ - Side Comparison2018 Lexus IS 300 vs. 2018 Lincoln MKZ - Side Comparison
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