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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: $38,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,660

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $39,485
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $37,116
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Class II trailer hitch     555
AWD     2,410
Wood trim     0
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Class II trailer hitch     494
AWD     2,265
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 7,585 5,290 2,965
Options (change) 6,497 4,546 2,759
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $38,430 $38,450 $43,375
Total Invoice $34,660 $34,769 $40,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $919
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$38,430$38,450$43,375
Adjustments for Features00-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,430$38,450$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$34,660$34,769$40,800
Adjustments for Features00-7,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,660$34,769$33,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,250$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,059

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerMKC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.9 in
Length193.4 in179.2 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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