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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: $44,365

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,499

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $38,575
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $36,647
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,950
Class II trailer hitch     395
Rear bumper protector     160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Elite Package     5,730
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 67
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,852
Class II trailer hitch     352
Rear bumper protector     143
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Elite Package     5,099
Options (change) 11,935 8,860 10,305
Options (change) 10,365 7,751 9,289
Destination 815 815 895
Total Price $44,365 $45,225 $49,775
Total Invoice $40,499 $41,467 $46,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$44,365$45,225$49,775
Adjustments for Features0-850-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,365$44,375$46,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$40,499$41,467$46,831
Adjustments for Features0-779-3,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,499$40,688$43,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Total Value of Features$6,865$7,715$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779-3,406

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20092014
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in186.7 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 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 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

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%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42510%
Total Not Requested367590%

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