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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: $38,565

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
255/50R20 1,325        
Remote start 385 385      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120 120
Sunroof 850 850      
CD player, remote     335 335  
Select Plus Package     1,255    
245/40VR20     750    
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750  
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
255/50R20 1,127        
Remote start 327 327      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 109 109 109
Sunroof 723 723      
CD player, remote     305 305  
Select Plus Package     1,143    
245/40VR20     683    
Panoramic sunroof     1,593 1,593  
Options (change) 6,135 3,305 4,210 2,205 120
Options (change) 5,216 2,810 3,833 2,007 109
Destination 815 815 925 925 925
Total Price $38,565 $39,670 $53,090 $57,755 $66,300
Total Invoice $35,350 $36,526 $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: $10,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,815
Model Year20092009201820182018
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$38,565$39,670$53,090$57,755$66,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,780-7,130-9,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,565$37,920$48,310$50,625$57,145
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$2,315$8,835
Total Invoice$35,350$36,526$49,156$53,392$61,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,611-4,426-6,591-8,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,350$34,915$44,730$46,801$52,761
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0$2,071$8,031

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20092009201820182018
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 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
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 rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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 player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound   $250$250
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$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   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
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$5,430$7,180$10,210$12,560$14,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,780$7,130$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611-4,426-6,591-8,453

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20092018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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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