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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: $45,245

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,081

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $6,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $34,120
Base Invoice $39,800 $31,523
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Polished alloy wheels 595 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Elite Package   4,795
Ultimate Package   1,695
Class II trailer hitch   295
Roof rails   95
Heated second row seats   295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Polished alloy wheels 565 252
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,485
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Elite Package   4,028
Ultimate Package   1,424
Class II trailer hitch   248
Roof rails   80
Heated second row seats   248
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,088
Options (change) 6,905 10,420
Options (change) 6,571 8,853
Destination 945 705
Total Price $49,525 $45,245
Total Invoice $47,316 $41,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,267
Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$49,525$45,245
Adjustments for Features-5,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$45,245
Total Invoice$47,316$41,081
Adjustments for Features-4,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,348$41,081

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,925$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in186.5 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.0 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,419 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.3 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%

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