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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,390

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,548

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $39,010
Base Invoice $50,839 $37,059
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 80
All-weather floor mats 120 90
Technology Package   1,995
Elite Package   3,250
Heated second row seats   495
3.5L V6   4,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
AWD   1,995
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 73
All-weather floor mats 114 82
Technology Package   1,816
Elite Package   2,958
Heated second row seats   451
3.5L V6   4,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
AWD   1,896
Options (change) 210 14,595
Options (change) 200 13,564
Destination 945 925
Total Price $54,390 $54,530
Total Invoice $51,984 $51,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,285
Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$54,390$54,530
Adjustments for Features-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,450$54,530
Total Invoice$51,984$51,548
Adjustments for Features-4,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,263$51,548

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$11,265$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in205.6 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.6 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 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Active noise reduction0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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