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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: $33,940

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,382

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $41,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $39,035
Luxury Package 1,290    
255/50R20 1,325    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Remote start 385 385 425
245/45VR20     1,310
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Luxury Package 1,097    
255/50R20 1,127    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 67
Remote start 326 326 394
245/45VR20     1,166
Panoramic sunroof     1,509
Options (change) 3,910 1,000 3,505
Options (change) 3,324 849 3,136
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $33,940 $34,180 $45,880
Total Invoice $31,382 $31,812 $43,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,831
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-20
Total Price$33,940$34,180$45,880
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$33,730$42,860
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$31,382$31,812$43,046
Adjustments for Features0-419-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,382$31,393$40,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$11$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200820082012
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 window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,090$5,540$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-2,833

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,441 lb.4,139 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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