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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $38,575
Base Invoice $27,404 $36,647
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
AWD 2,320 1,950
Class II trailer hitch   395
Rear bumper protector   160
Roof rack   195
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
AWD 2,112 1,852
Class II trailer hitch   352
Rear bumper protector   143
Roof rack   174
Options (change) 4,760 2,775
Options (change) 4,264 2,588
Destination 815 895
Total Price $34,855 $42,245
Total Invoice $32,483 $40,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,798
Model Year20102014
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18
Total Price$34,855$42,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$37,140
Total Invoice$32,483$40,130
Adjustments for Features0-4,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$35,281

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20102014
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,849

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20102014
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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