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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: $49,925

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,745

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerMKXMKX
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $45,560 $53,475
Base Invoice $34,952 $42,827 $49,999
Package 302A 4,305    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 135    
Inflatable rear seat belts 195 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Polished alloy wheels 595 1,300 1,300
AWD 2,000 2,495 2,495
Cargo Utility Package   365 365
Class II trailer hitch   645 645
Revel 13 speakers   1,155  
Technology Package   1,720 1,720
Roof rails   195 195
Package 302A 3,659    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
All-weather floor mats 64 67 67
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,776 1,776
Cargo cover 115    
Inflatable rear seat belts 166 223  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Polished alloy wheels 506 1,157 1,157
AWD 1,820 2,345 2,333
Cargo Utility Package   325 325
Class II trailer hitch   574 574
Revel 13 speakers   1,028  
Technology Package   1,531 1,531
Roof rails   174 174
Options (change) 11,565 10,195 8,790
Options (change) 9,968 9,200 7,937
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $49,925 $56,680 $63,190
Total Invoice $45,745 $52,952 $58,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,509
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerMKXMKX
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/40-21265/40-21
Total Price$49,925$56,680$63,190
Adjustments for Features-3300-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,595$56,680$60,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,910
Total Invoice$45,745$52,952$58,861
Adjustments for Features-3020-2,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,443$52,952$56,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,487

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerMKXMKX
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,425$8,095$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3020-2,422

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in190.0 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in66.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.6 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft368.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested120030%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/40VR21 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested21554%
Total Not Requested18046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/40VR21 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested21554%
Total Not Requested18046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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