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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: $54,055

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,040

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $3,624

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,970 $39,415
Base Invoice $50,587 $37,076
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Rear bumper protector 75 160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Cargo tray 100  
Class II trailer hitch   395
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Wood trim   495
Elite Package   7,500
AWD   1,850
All-weather floor mats 71 66
Rear bumper protector 71 139
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,736
Cargo tray 95  
Class II trailer hitch   344
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
Wood trim   431
Elite Package   6,525
AWD   1,721
Options (change) 2,245 13,765
Options (change) 2,132 12,089
Destination 945 875
Total Price $56,160 $54,055
Total Invoice $53,664 $50,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,100
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$56,160$54,055
Adjustments for Features-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,170$54,055
Total Invoice$53,664$50,040
Adjustments for Features-5,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,940$50,040

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,315$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in186.7 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.0 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
245/50R20 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested382581%
Total Not Requested90019%

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