2013 Lincoln MKZ Priced at $36,800

When the 2013 Lincoln MKZ goes on sale later this year, the premium midsize sedan will start at $36,800, including an $875 destination charge. That's $1,170 more than the outgoing model, but according to Lincoln, the new MKZ costs $175 less than the starting price of its main competitor, the 2013 Lexus ES 350. For model-year 2013, the MKZ gets a fresh face, more features and new powertrains for the regular and hybrid models. It will be available in Premiere, Select, Reserve and Preferred trim levels. Standard features include the 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, Sync with MyLincoln Touch multimedia system, remote start, and LED headlights and taillamps. Newly available this year are inflatable rear seat belts and a huge 15.2-square-foot glass sunroof; the latter is a $2,995 option. The base engine is joined by a 300-hp, 3.7-liter six-cylinder and a 188-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid system. According to Lincoln, there's no price premium for new MKZ Hybrid. The Lexus ES 300h, by comparison, costs $2,750 more than the ES 350 and $2,925 more than the 2013 MKZ Hybrid. Dealers are taking orders now. The 2013 MKZ will arrive in dealerships in late fall. Related Research the 2013 Lincoln MKZ 2013 Lincoln MKZ at the 2012 New York Auto Show 2013 Lincoln MKZ: Up Close from KickingTires http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/

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