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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,080

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,093

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $7,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $39,985 $45,975
Base Invoice $51,512 $36,776 $42,177
Cargo cover 130    
Cargo mat 100 50 50
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120
Climate Package   605 605
Class II trailer hitch   555 555
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995 995
Technology Package   2,295 2,295
Wood trim   0  
2.3L I4   1,140 1,140
AWD   2,410 2,405
Cargo cover 124    
Cargo mat 95 45 45
All-weather floor mats 114 107 107
Climate Package   538 538
Class II trailer hitch   494 494
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   886 886
Technology Package   2,043 2,043
Wood trim   0  
2.3L I4   1,014 1,014
AWD   2,265 2,249
Options (change) 350 8,170 8,165
Options (change) 333 7,392 7,376
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $55,285 $49,080 $55,065
Total Invoice $52,840 $45,093 $50,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,502
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6285hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$55,285$49,080$55,065
Adjustments for Features-3,3950-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,890$49,080$53,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,685
Total Invoice$52,840$45,093$50,478
Adjustments for Features-3,2450-1,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,595$45,093$49,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,193

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimPlatinumReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$10,045$6,650$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2450-1,192

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerMKC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in179.2 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 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 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft353.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
245/45HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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