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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimXLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $33,100 $46,205
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,445 $43,202
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385    
All-weather floor mats 75 90 90
AWD 2,320 2,495 2,495
Class II trailer hitch   645 645
Select Package   3,410  
Wood trim   0  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327    
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80
AWD 2,112 2,370 2,370
Class II trailer hitch   574 574
Select Package   3,035  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 4,760 6,640 3,230
Options (change) 4,264 6,059 3,024
Destination 815 895 895
Total Price $34,855 $40,635 $50,330
Total Invoice $32,483 $38,399 $47,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year201020152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimXLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$34,855$40,635$50,330
Adjustments for Features0-6,335-10,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$34,300$39,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,170
Total Invoice$32,483$38,399$47,121
Adjustments for Features0-5,986-10,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$32,413$36,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,540

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year201020152015
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimXLTBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,915$10,250$14,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,335$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,986-10,168

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20102015
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC

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%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested160096%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

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
245/45HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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