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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelExplorerMKXMKXMKXMKX
TrimXLTBaseSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $38,260 $41,550 $45,315 $53,475
Base Invoice $27,404 $36,347 $39,265 $42,596 $49,999
SYNC and Sirius Package 670        
4.6L V8 1,310        
Remote start 385        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
AWD 2,320 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495
Roof rails   195 195 195 195
Rear bumper protector   175 175 175 175
Class II trailer hitch     645 645 645
SYNC and Sirius Package 569        
4.6L V8 1,192        
Remote start 327        
All-weather floor mats 64 67 67 67 67
AWD 2,112 2,370 2,357 2,346 2,333
Roof rails   174 174 174 174
Rear bumper protector   156 156 156 156
Class II trailer hitch     574 574 574
Options (change) 4,760 2,940 3,585 3,585 3,585
Options (change) 4,264 2,767 3,328 3,317 3,304
Destination 815 925 925 925 925
Total Price $34,855 $42,125 $46,060 $49,825 $57,985
Total Invoice $32,483 $40,039 $43,518 $46,838 $54,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,941
Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelExplorerMKXMKXMKXMKX
TrimXLTBaseSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$34,855$42,125$46,060$49,825$57,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,855-7,155-9,780-12,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$37,270$38,905$40,045$45,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635$2,775$7,835
Total Invoice$32,483$40,039$43,518$46,838$54,228
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-6,760-9,194-12,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$35,424$36,758$37,644$42,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,334$2,220$6,759

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelExplorerMKXMKXMKXMKX
TrimXLTBaseSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25 $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200$200$200
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio    $50
Navigation system   $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,350$9,205$11,505$14,130$17,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,855$7,155$9,780$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,615-6,760-9,194-12,045

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height72.8 in66.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Select

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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