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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: $40,165

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,891

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,100
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,445
Luxury Package 1,290    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 90
Cargo cover 90 90  
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,495
Class II trailer hitch     645
Polished alloy wheels     0
Reserve Package     7,110
Wood trim     0
Luxury Package 1,097    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
Cargo cover 77 77  
AWD 2,111 2,117 2,370
Class II trailer hitch     574
Polished alloy wheels     0
Reserve Package     6,328
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 10,135 7,350 10,340
Options (change) 8,833 6,467 9,352
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $40,165 $40,530 $44,335
Total Invoice $36,891 $37,430 $41,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$40,165$40,530$44,335
Adjustments for Features00-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,165$40,530$39,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,891$37,430$41,692
Adjustments for Features00-4,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,891$37,430$37,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$5,290$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,528

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested195039%
Total Not Requested300061%

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