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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: $42,110

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,659

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKXMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $45,315 $53,475
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $42,596 $49,999
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Remote start 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875 375    
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,495 2,495
Class II trailer hitch     645 645
Rear bumper protector     175 175
Roof rails     195 195
Polished alloy wheels     1,300 1,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Remote start 326 326    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 67 67
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744 319    
AWD 2,111 2,117 2,346 2,333
Class II trailer hitch     574 574
Rear bumper protector     156 156
Roof rails     174 174
Polished alloy wheels     1,157 1,157
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776
Options (change) 12,215 8,930 6,880 6,880
Options (change) 10,601 7,810 6,250 6,237
Destination 785 785 925 925
Total Price $42,245 $42,110 $53,120 $61,280
Total Invoice $38,659 $38,773 $49,771 $57,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,816
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKXMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/40-21265/40-21
Total Price$42,245$42,110$53,120$61,280
Adjustments for Features00-4,585-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,245$42,110$48,535$53,595
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0$5,060
Total Invoice$38,659$38,773$49,771$57,161
Adjustments for Features00-4,296-7,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,659$38,773$45,475$49,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0$4,518

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKXMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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$6,900$6,900$11,485$14,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,585$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,296-7,168

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20082016
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 Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
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%

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