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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: $55,935

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $12,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelExplorerContinentalContinental
TrimSTReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $54,625 $65,255
Package 401A 3,875    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,750  
Climate Package   850  
CD player, remote   335  
Technology Package   4,215 4,215
Inflatable rear seat belts   225  
3.0L V6   3,265 3,265
AWD   2,000 2,000
Package 401A 3,681    
All-weather floor mats 114 109 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,593  
Climate Package   774  
CD player, remote   305  
Technology Package   3,836 3,836
Inflatable rear seat belts   205  
3.0L V6   2,972 2,972
AWD   1,890 1,880
Options (change) 5,690 12,760 9,600
Options (change) 5,405 11,684 8,797
Destination 1,245 925 925
Total Price $55,935 $68,310 $75,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,725
Model Year202120182018
ModelExplorerContinentalContinental
TrimSTReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT10T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$55,935$68,310$75,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,935$66,475$72,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,420

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year202120182018
ModelExplorerContinentalContinental
TrimSTReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box $100$100
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$11,080$12,915$13,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,694-2,661

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20212018
ModelExplorerContinental
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in117.9 in
Length198.8 in201.4 in
Width78.9 in75.3 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,701 lb.4,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested329090%
Total Not Requested35010%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested100030%
Total Not Requested232570%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75025%
Total Not Requested230075%
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5750
400 lb-ft@2750
1000Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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