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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,760

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $38,490
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,461
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD     1,890
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD     1,701
Panoramic sunroof     1,458
Options (change) 4,915 3,215 3,585
Options (change) 4,227 2,782 3,159
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $35,760 $36,375 $42,900
Total Invoice $32,390 $33,005 $39,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,878
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$35,760$36,375$42,900
Adjustments for Features00-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$36,375$39,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,390$33,005$39,445
Adjustments for Features00-3,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$33,005$36,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,650$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,177

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in204.1 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height72.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.6 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.4 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%

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