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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: $35,335

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $47,675 $54,075 $63,075
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $45,292 $51,101 $59,291
Luxury Package 1,450        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
235/65R18 695        
Satellite radio 195 195      
Remote start 385 385      
Obstacle detection, rear 255        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 120 120 120
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
Luxury Package 1,232        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
235/65R18 591        
Satellite radio 166 166      
Remote start 326 326      
Obstacle detection, rear 217        
All-weather floor mats 47 47 109 109 109
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) 6,230 3,830 4,210 2,205 1,870
Options (change) 5,296 3,256 3,833 2,007 1,702
Destination 735 735 925 925 925
Total Price $35,335 $35,680 $52,810 $57,205 $65,870
Total Invoice $32,821 $33,352 $50,050 $54,033 $61,918

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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: $12,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,268
Model Year20072007201720172017
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)235/65-18235/65-18245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$35,335$35,680$52,810$57,205$65,870
Adjustments for Features00-5,235-7,285-7,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,335$35,680$47,575$49,920$57,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$2,345$10,360
Total Invoice$32,821$33,352$50,050$54,033$61,918
Adjustments for Features00-4,961-6,881-7,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,821$33,352$45,089$47,152$54,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$2,063$9,370

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20072007201720172017
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 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
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
Aux input$50$50   
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
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
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$4,625$4,625$9,860$11,910$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,235$7,285$7,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,961-6,881-7,459

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20072017
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

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

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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