Lincoln MKT

Crossover, Large, Premium

 

2011 Lincoln MKT

This 2011 award winner delivered a repeat victory from its 2010 victory. If you are looking for that combination of size and luxury in a crossover, you’ll find it with the Lincoln MKT. It has the lowest cost of ownership in its class, showing well-rounded performance and outscoring the 2nd place Audi Q7 and the 3rd place Mercedes-Benz R Class. A key component contributing to the MKT’s victory was its best fuel economy and lowest maintenance costs in its class.
 

2011 Lincoln MKT 4D Utility FWD
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total
Depreciation: $11,619 $3,771 $3,580 $3,511 $3,438 $25,919
Fees & Taxes: 2,391 133 137 118 123 $2,902
Finance: 1,855 1,488 1,099 686 247 $5,375
Fuel: 2,378 2,462 2,550 2,641 2,735 $12,766
Insurance: 1,561 1,541 1,522 1,502 1,485 $7,611
Maintenance: 0 0 692 324 517 $1,533
Opportunity Cost: 80 120 159 203 247 $809
Repairs: 0 0 0 734 1,101 $1,835
Total: $19,884 $9,515 $9,739 $9,719 $9,893 $58,750
Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model.  Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000.  Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described.

 

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