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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $38,490
Base Invoice $27,404 $35,461
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 385 395
AWD 2,320 1,890
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Remote start 327 340
AWD 2,112 1,701
Options (change) 4,760 2,360
Options (change) 4,264 2,106
Destination 815 825
Total Price $34,855 $41,675
Total Invoice $32,483 $38,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,031
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-18
Total Price$34,855$41,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$37,465
Total Invoice$32,483$38,392
Adjustments for Features0-3,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$34,514

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,545$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,878

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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