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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: $36,175

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,508

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Luxury Package 1,290        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
255/50R20 1,325        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Remote start 385 385      
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 120 120 120
CD player, remote     335 335  
Select Plus Package     1,255    
245/40VR20     750    
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750  
Luxury Package 1,097        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
255/50R20 1,127        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Remote start 326 326      
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
All-weather floor mats 47 47 109 109 109
CD player, remote     305 305  
Select Plus Package     1,143    
245/40VR20     683    
Panoramic sunroof     1,593 1,593  
Options (change) 6,415 2,995 4,210 2,205 120
Options (change) 5,453 2,545 3,833 2,007 109
Destination 785 785 925 925 925
Total Price $36,445 $36,175 $53,090 $57,755 $66,300
Total Invoice $33,511 $33,508 $49,156 $53,392 $61,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,440
Model Year20082008201820182018
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)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$36,445$36,175$53,090$57,755$66,300
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,795-7,145-9,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$35,925$48,295$50,610$57,130
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0$2,315$8,835
Total Invoice$33,511$33,508$49,156$53,392$61,214
Adjustments for Features0-232-4,440-6,605-8,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,511$33,276$44,716$46,787$52,747
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$2,071$8,031

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20082008201820182018
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
Heated steering wheel    $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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
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
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer    $25
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio   $50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$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 
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
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 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,715$10,260$12,610$14,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,795$7,145$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-4,440-6,605-8,467

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20082018
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

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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