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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: $39,415

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,151

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $39,285
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $36,182
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Side curtain airbags     545
Power-adjustable pedals     195
Premium Package     2,795
Elite Package     4,225
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear     254
Side curtain airbags     469
Power-adjustable pedals     168
Premium Package     2,404
Elite Package     3,634
Options (change) 6,985 4,155 8,055
Options (change) 6,017 3,611 6,929
Destination 815 815 660
Total Price $39,415 $40,520 $48,000
Total Invoice $36,151 $37,327 $43,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,950
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/50-17
Total Price$39,415$40,520$48,000
Adjustments for Features-135-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,280$38,885$48,000
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$36,151$37,327$43,771
Adjustments for Features-124-1,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,027$35,821$43,771
Cost Above Minimum$206$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,490$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-124-1,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.5 in
Length193.4 in194.4 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,772 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.4 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.5 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 seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40No
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested119052%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%

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