Lincoln holds MKT base price steady for 2012 model

Lincoln on Thursday said the base price of the 2012 MKT crossover will be unchanged from the 2011 model--$45,175, including the $875 shipping charge.
The base MKT is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 and is front-wheel drive.
The major change for the 2012 MKT is that all-wheel-drive versions will be powered by the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. Lincoln will not offer the 3.7-liter V6 with AWD on the MKT.
The all-wheel-drive MKT carries a sticker price of $47,170 including shipping charges. The EcoBoost V6 is rated at 355 hp.
Lincoln says it also cut the number of order combinations of the MKT by two-thirds for 2012. The crossover can be configured with seating for seven or eight passengers.