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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: $34,560

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,322

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $39,010
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $37,059
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 3,715 2,015 1,695
Options (change) 3,159 1,714 1,543
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $34,560 $35,175 $41,630
Total Invoice $31,322 $31,937 $39,527

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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: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,421
Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/45-19
Total Price$34,560$35,175$41,630
Adjustments for Features00-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$35,175$37,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$31,322$31,937$39,527
Adjustments for Features00-3,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,322$31,937$35,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200620062016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
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
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
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 audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,950$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,784

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorerMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in205.6 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height72.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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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