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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,405

Lincoln LS V8 Sport   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,119

Lincoln LS V8 Sport   
Difference: $8,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinumV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $39,285
Base Invoice $51,512 $36,182
Premium Package   2,795
Elite Package   4,225
Side curtain airbags   545
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Power-adjustable pedals   195
Heated second row seats   405
Premium Package   2,404
Elite Package   3,634
Side curtain airbags   469
Obstacle detection, rear   254
Power-adjustable pedals   168
Heated second row seats   348
Options (change) 0 8,460
Options (change) 0 7,277
Destination 995 660
Total Price $54,935 $48,405
Total Invoice $52,507 $44,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,042
Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinumV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6280hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12264, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-17
Total Price$54,935$48,405
Adjustments for Features-13,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,930$48,405
Total Invoice$52,507$44,119
Adjustments for Features-12,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,077$44,119

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinumV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,095$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,4300

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.5 in
Length198.3 in194.4 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,772 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.4 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft313.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo net40No
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested59024%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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