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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: $50,010

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,844

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $38,575
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,647
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000 1,950
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Class II trailer hitch   395
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Elite Package   5,730
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820 1,852
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,776
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Class II trailer hitch   352
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Elite Package   5,099
Options (change) 11,330 11,440
Options (change) 9,751 10,299
Destination 825 895
Total Price $50,010 $50,910
Total Invoice $45,844 $47,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,426
Model Year20122014
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$50,010$50,910
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,360$50,910
Total Invoice$45,844$47,841
Adjustments for Features-2,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,415$47,841

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20122014
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
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
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$7,600$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4290

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX specs.

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 / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320078%
Total Not Requested90022%

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