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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,300

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $18,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,898

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $16,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerContinental
TrimPlatinumBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $63,075
Base Invoice $50,839 $59,291
All-weather floor mats 120 120
Climate Package   500
Technology Package   4,215
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
AWD   2,000
All-weather floor mats 114 109
Climate Package   455
Technology Package   3,836
Panoramic sunroof   1,593
AWD   1,880
Options (change) 120 8,585
Options (change) 114 7,873
Destination 945 925
Total Price $54,300 $72,585
Total Invoice $51,898 $68,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,478
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerContinental
TrimPlatinumBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-20
Total Price$54,300$72,585
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,300$71,825
Total Invoice$51,898$68,089
Adjustments for Features0-713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,898$67,376

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerContinental
TrimPlatinumBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,515$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-713

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerContinental
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length198.3 in201.4 in
Width78.9 in75.3 in
Height70.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft316.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150045%
Total Not Requested182555%

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