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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: $49,595

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,464

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $38,900
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,955
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000 1,950
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Class II trailer hitch   510
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Elite Package   5,730
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820 1,853
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,776
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Class II trailer hitch   454
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Elite Package   5,099
Options (change) 11,235 11,555
Options (change) 9,687 10,402
Destination 825 895
Total Price $49,595 $51,350
Total Invoice $45,464 $48,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,011
Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$49,595$51,350
Adjustments for Features-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,170$51,350
Total Invoice$45,464$48,252
Adjustments for Features-2,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,241$48,252

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$7,400$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in186.7 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.6 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320078%
Total Not Requested90022%

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