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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: $47,285

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $39,985 $45,975
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,776 $42,177
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
AWD 2,000 2,410 2,405
Class II trailer hitch   555 555
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995 995
Technology Package   2,295 2,295
Wood trim   0  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
All-weather floor mats 64 107 107
Cargo cover 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
AWD 1,820 2,265 2,249
Class II trailer hitch   494 494
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   886 886
Technology Package   2,043 2,043
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 9,470 6,375 6,370
Options (change) 8,170 5,795 5,779
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $48,150 $47,285 $53,270
Total Invoice $44,263 $43,496 $48,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$48,150$47,285$53,270
Adjustments for Features0-85-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,150$47,200$51,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,685
Total Invoice$44,263$43,496$48,881
Adjustments for Features0-78-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,263$43,418$47,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,192

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerMKCMKC
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,025$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78-1,271

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMKC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length197.1 in179.2 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested342582%
Total Not Requested75018%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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