i drove a really nice Taurus while researching cars for my mom last year. it was really nice, but to get the leather, sunroof, navigation and best stereo (which she cares nothing about ), the Lincoln MKZ was almost 15K less and had a better warranty, and a scratch and dent insurance option for $400. yeah it's basically a tricked out Fusion, but the ride was better and all the options still came up 7-9k more than the MKZ. the MKZ also has a color combo option the Fusion did not...Burgundy with a cream color leather interior. the MKZ also has heated and air conditioned seats that neither the Fusion or the Taurus had. i didn't think much of it until i felt that cool air blow up my butt.