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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: $53,985

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,805

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelExplorerMKXMKX
TrimSportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $45,315 $53,475
Base Invoice $40,191 $42,596 $49,999
Package 401A 4,300    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Rear bumper protector 75 175 175
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 130    
Cargo tray 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo Utility Package   365 365
Class II trailer hitch   645 645
Revel 13 speakers   1,155  
Driver Assistance Package   1,650 1,650
Climate Package   595 595
Roof rails   195 195
Inflatable rear seat belts   250  
AWD   2,495 2,495
Package 401A 3,752    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
All-weather floor mats 66 67 67
Rear bumper protector 66 156 156
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,776 1,776
Cargo cover 114    
Cargo tray 87    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Cargo Utility Package   325 325
Class II trailer hitch   574 574
Revel 13 speakers   1,028  
Driver Assistance Package   1,469 1,469
Climate Package   530 530
Roof rails   174 174
Inflatable rear seat belts   223  
AWD   2,346 2,333
Options (change) 9,990 9,595 8,190
Options (change) 8,719 8,668 7,404
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $53,985 $55,835 $62,590
Total Invoice $49,805 $52,189 $58,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $860
Model Year201520162016
ModelExplorerMKXMKX
TrimSportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$53,985$55,835$62,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,985$54,205$58,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155
Total Invoice$49,805$52,189$58,328
Adjustments for Features0-1,524-3,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,805$50,665$54,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,721

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201520162016
ModelExplorerMKXMKX
TrimSportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,450$8,080$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,524-3,942

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in190.0 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in66.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 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 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft368.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
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 Requested302596%
Total Not Requested1254%
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 Reserve

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
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%
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

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