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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: $8,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,499

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKXMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $45,315 $53,475
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $42,596 $49,999
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 75
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875      
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,495 2,495
Class II trailer hitch     645 645
Roof rails     195 195
Rear bumper protector     175 175
Polished alloy wheels     1,300 1,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
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 67
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744      
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,346 2,333
Class II trailer hitch     574 574
Roof rails     174 174
Rear bumper protector     156 156
Polished alloy wheels     1,157 1,157
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776
Options (change) 11,935 8,860 6,880 6,880
Options (change) 10,365 7,751 6,250 6,237
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $44,365 $45,225 $53,120 $61,280
Total Invoice $40,499 $41,467 $49,771 $57,161

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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: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,920
Model Year2009200920162016
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$44,365$45,225$53,120$61,280
Adjustments for Features0-850-4,645-7,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,365$44,375$48,475$53,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$5,060
Total Invoice$40,499$41,467$49,771$57,161
Adjustments for Features0-779-4,352-7,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,499$40,688$45,419$49,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0$4,518

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year2009200920162016
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 
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
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
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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   
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$6,990$7,840$11,635$14,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$4,645$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779-4,352-7,224

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20092016
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

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 player0No
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
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 control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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