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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,470

Lincoln MKC   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,592

Lincoln MKC   
Difference: $3,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimSportBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $33,100 $46,205
Base Invoice $40,191 $31,445 $43,202
Package 401A 4,300    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 90 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo cover 130    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995 995
Class II trailer hitch   645 645
Reserve Package   7,110  
Polished alloy wheels   0  
Wood trim   0  
AWD   2,495 2,495
2.3L I4   1,140 1,140
Package 401A 3,752    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
All-weather floor mats 66 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Cargo cover 114    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   886 886
Class II trailer hitch   574 574
Reserve Package   6,328  
Polished alloy wheels   0  
Wood trim   0  
AWD   2,370 2,370
2.3L I4   1,014 1,014
Options (change) 6,670 12,475 5,365
Options (change) 5,821 11,252 4,924
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $50,665 $46,470 $52,465
Total Invoice $46,907 $43,592 $49,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,884
Model Year201520152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimSportBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6285hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$50,665$46,470$52,465
Adjustments for Features-4650-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,200$46,470$51,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,695
Total Invoice$46,907$43,592$49,021
Adjustments for Features-4310-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,476$43,592$47,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,214

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year201520152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimSportBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,815$6,350$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4310-1,215

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerMKC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length197.1 in179.2 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 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 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC

THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested457592%
Total Not Requested3758%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
245/45HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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