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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: $43,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,868

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimLimitedV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $39,285
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,182
Package 301A 2,250  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Elite Package   4,225
Premium Package   2,795
Side curtain airbags   545
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Power-adjustable pedals   195
Package 301A 1,913  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Elite Package   3,634
Premium Package   2,404
Side curtain airbags   469
Obstacle detection, rear   254
Power-adjustable pedals   168
Options (change) 4,440 8,055
Options (change) 3,775 6,929
Destination 825 660
Total Price $43,120 $48,000
Total Invoice $39,868 $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: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,031
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimLimitedV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-17
Total Price$43,120$48,000
Adjustments for Features-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,655$48,000
Total Invoice$39,868$43,771
Adjustments for Features-4,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$43,771

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimLimitedV8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,630$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.5 in
Length197.1 in194.4 in
Width78.9 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,772 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144063%
Total Not Requested85037%

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