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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: $34,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,094

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $39,010
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $37,059
Convenience Package 995    
Remote start 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 90
Sunroof 850 850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Convenience Package 846    
Remote start 327 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 82
Sunroof 723 723  
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 2,305 1,310 1,785
Options (change) 1,960 1,114 1,625
Destination 815 815 925
Total Price $34,735 $37,675 $41,720
Total Invoice $32,094 $34,830 $39,609

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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: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,149
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerMKS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/45-19
Total Price$34,735$37,675$41,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,735$35,725$38,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$32,094$34,830$39,609
Adjustments for Features0-1,803-3,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,094$33,027$36,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$933$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200920092016
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
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 
CD player$125 $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$7,290$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,803-3,366

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092016
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

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%

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