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Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,280

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,735

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,230 $53,940
Base Invoice $49,705 $51,512
Technology Package 1,395  
Class II trailer hitch 645  
Cargo Utility Package 365  
Roof rails 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
AWD 2,495  
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Technology Package 1,242  
Class II trailer hitch 574  
Cargo Utility Package 325  
Roof rails 174  
All-weather floor mats 107 114
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
AWD 2,333  
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 7,210 2,345
Options (change) 6,531 2,228
Destination 925 995
Total Price $62,365 $57,280
Total Invoice $57,161 $54,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year20182018
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 19500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$62,365$57,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,365$56,005
Total Invoice$57,161$54,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,161$53,517

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,890$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,218

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length190.0 in198.3 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height66.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

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