Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013 Lincoln Continental Lincoln Continental 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,475

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,984

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,670

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSportSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $38,027 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Package 402A 4,130      
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,750 1,750  
Select Plus Package   1,255    
CD player, remote   335 335  
Revel 13 speakers   1,130    
Inflatable rear seat belts   225 225  
2.7L V6   2,250    
AWD   2,000 2,000 2,000
Package 402A 3,604      
All-weather floor mats 66 109 109 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,593 1,593  
Select Plus Package   1,143    
CD player, remote   305 305  
Revel 13 speakers   1,028    
Inflatable rear seat belts   205 205  
2.7L V6   2,048    
AWD   1,900 1,890 1,880
Options (change) 5,800 9,065 4,430 2,120
Options (change) 5,062 8,331 4,102 1,989
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $47,475 $57,945 $59,980 $68,300
Total Invoice $43,984 $53,654 $55,487 $63,094

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Lincoln Continental dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,494
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSportSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$47,475$57,945$59,980$68,300
Adjustments for Features0-190-2,165-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$57,755$57,815$64,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60$6,555
Total Invoice$43,984$53,654$55,487$63,094
Adjustments for Features0-176-2,003-3,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,984$53,478$53,484$59,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6$5,930

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelExplorerContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimSportSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100$100
Curve control$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector$200   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$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   
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
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
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Stowable third row seats$600   
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
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$8,650$8,840$10,815$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190$2,165$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-176-2,003-3,686

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerContinental
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length197.1 in201.4 in
Width78.9 in75.3 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Boost gauge75No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.