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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: $42,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,654

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $38,490
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $35,461
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 395
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,890
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation Package     2,995
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65
Remote start 327 327 340
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,701
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation Package     2,576
Panoramic sunroof     1,458
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 7,050
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 6,140
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $46,365
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $42,426

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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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,226
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$42,195$43,930$46,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$42,426
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-1,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$40,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,940$8,440$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-1,546

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092009
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested84051%
Total Not Requested80049%

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