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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: $46,390

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,143

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $4,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $35,840
Base Invoice $39,442 $33,051
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000 1,750
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Elite Package   4,595
Ultimate Package   995
Class II trailer hitch   395
Roof rails   95
Heated second row seats   295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   300
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
All-weather floor mats 71 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
AWD 1,910 1,575
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Elite Package   3,860
Ultimate Package   836
Class II trailer hitch   332
Roof rails   80
Heated second row seats   248
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   252
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,088
Options (change) 6,830 9,775
Options (change) 6,498 8,317
Destination 945 775
Total Price $49,075 $46,390
Total Invoice $46,885 $42,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$49,075$46,390
Adjustments for Features-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,265$46,390
Total Invoice$46,885$42,143
Adjustments for Features-4,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,290$42,143

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$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 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,135$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in186.5 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.0 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,419 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.3 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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