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Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES
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$40,000
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Lincoln Continental
2020 Lincoln Continental
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$46,305
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Lincoln MKZ
2020 Lincoln MKZ
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$36,750
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.7L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.4 ft³

Photos

Lexus ES
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
25
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Lincoln Continental
2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Lincoln Continental Dashboard
55
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Lincoln MKZ
2017-2020 Lincoln MKZ Dashboard
36
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.7L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
305 hp @ 6500 rpm
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,690 lbs
4,224 lbs
3,739 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
20 MPG
24 MPG
City
22 MPG
17 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
26 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
8.9 Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
19 gallons
16.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
349.8 miles
323 miles
330 miles
Cruising Range Highway
508.8 miles
494 miles
511.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.9 in
201.4 in
194.1 in
Height
56.9 in
58.5 in
58.2 in
Max Width
73.4 in
75.3 in
73.4 in
Front Width
62.9 in
63.2 in
62.3 in
Rear Width
63.4 in
64.1 in
62 in
Wheelbase
113 in
117.9 in
112.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
44.4 in
44.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.5 in
39.3 in
37.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
58.3 in
57.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55 in
55.9 in
55.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.2 in
41.3 in
37 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.7 in
36.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.3 in
55.9 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.3 in
54.8 in
53.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16.7 ft³
16.7 ft³
15.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38 ft
41.8 ft
38 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55VR17
P235/50WR18
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire
P215/55VR17
P235/50WR18
P245/45VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Moonbeam Beige Metallic
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Obsidian
  • Silver Lining Metallic
  • Sunlit Green
  • Blue Diamond
  • Infinite Black
  • Magnetic Gray
  • Silver Radiance
  • Empire Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Infinite Black Metallic
  • Magma Red Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Silver Radiance Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Burgundy Velvet
  • Ceramic Pearl
  • Iced Mocha
  • Pristine White
  • Red Carpet
  • Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Iced Mocha Metallic Premium Colorant
  • Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
  • Chateau, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Chateau, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
  • Flaxen, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Flaxen, Perforated NuLuxe Seat Trim (LD)
N/A
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Optional
Optional
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles
Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles
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