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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: $49,345

Lincoln MKC   
Difference: $4,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,151

Lincoln MKC   
Difference: $5,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $33,100 $46,205
Base Invoice $50,587 $31,445 $43,202
All-weather floor mats 75 90 90
Cargo cover 130    
Reserve Package   7,110  
Polished alloy wheels   0  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995 995
Class II trailer hitch   645 645
Technology Package   2,295 2,295
Climate Package   580 580
AWD   2,495 2,495
2.3L I4   1,140 1,140
Wood trim   0  
All-weather floor mats 71 80 80
Cargo cover 124    
Reserve Package   6,328  
Polished alloy wheels   0  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   886 886
Class II trailer hitch   574 574
Technology Package   2,043 2,043
Climate Package   516 516
AWD   2,370 2,370
2.3L I4   1,014 1,014
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 205 15,350 8,240
Options (change) 195 13,811 7,483
Destination 945 895 895
Total Price $54,120 $49,345 $55,340
Total Invoice $51,727 $46,151 $51,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,345
Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack 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)500, 12700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$54,120$49,345$55,340
Adjustments for Features-3,3800-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,740$49,345$54,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,695
Total Invoice$51,727$46,151$51,580
Adjustments for Features-3,2310-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,496$46,151$50,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,217

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year201620152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimPlatinumBaseBlack 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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
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
Wide-view front camera$150  
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$10,255$6,875$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2310-1,212

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerMKC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in179.2 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft353.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC specs.

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 liftgate100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested475096%
Total Not Requested2004%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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