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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: $42,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,654

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $40,460
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $38,033
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 90
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,495
Class II trailer hitch     555
Wood trim     0
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 80
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,345
Class II trailer hitch     494
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 3,140
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 2,919
Destination 815 815 925
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $44,525
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $41,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,245
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
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$42,195$43,930$44,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$39,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$41,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-4,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$37,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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$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$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,530$7,030$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-4,468

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20092016
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

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 seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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