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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $47,675 $54,075 $63,075
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $45,292 $51,101 $59,291
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Luxury Package 1,700        
235/65R18 595        
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
CD player, remote     335 335  
Select Plus Package     1,255    
245/40VR20     750    
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750 1,750
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Luxury Package 1,445        
235/65R18 506        
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
CD player, remote     305 305  
Select Plus Package     1,143    
245/40VR20     683    
Panoramic sunroof     1,593 1,593 1,593
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 4,090 2,085 1,750
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 3,724 1,898 1,593
Destination 645 645 925 925 925
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $52,690 $57,085 $65,750
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $49,941 $53,924 $61,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,147
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$37,150$37,170$52,690$57,085$65,750
Adjustments for Features00-5,560-7,610-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$47,130$49,475$57,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$2,345$10,360
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$49,941$53,924$61,809
Adjustments for Features00-5,270-7,189-7,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$44,671$46,735$54,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$2,064$9,373

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio    $50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
All-terrain tires $0   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,650$10,210$12,260$12,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,560$7,610$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,270-7,189-7,765

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerContinental
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in117.9 in
Length193.4 in201.4 in
Width73.7 in75.3 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/40VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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