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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: $52,285

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,234

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $39,545
Base Invoice $38,862 $37,202
Package 401A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,295
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Rear bumper protector 85 160
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,895
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Cargo tray 115  
Navigation system   1,790
Premium Package   2,850
Class II trailer hitch   395
AWD   1,850
Package 401A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,127
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 66
Rear bumper protector 74 139
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,649
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,736
Cargo tray 99  
Navigation system   1,558
Premium Package   2,480
Class II trailer hitch   344
AWD   1,720
Options (change) 9,715 12,305
Options (change) 8,477 10,819
Destination 895 875
Total Price $52,285 $52,725
Total Invoice $48,234 $48,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,023
Model Year20142012
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$52,285$52,725
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,810$52,725
Total Invoice$48,234$48,896
Adjustments for Features-1,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,873$48,896

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20142012
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimSportBase
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 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats $200
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,900$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested77542%
Total Not Requested105058%

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