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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: $46,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,158

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $38,490
Base Invoice $35,268 $35,461
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000 1,890
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,695
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Navigation Package   2,995
Adaptive cruise control   995
Remote start   395
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820 1,701
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,458
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Navigation Package   2,576
Adaptive cruise control   856
Remote start   340
Options (change) 8,170 8,045
Options (change) 7,065 6,996
Destination 825 825
Total Price $46,850 $47,360
Total Invoice $43,158 $43,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,315
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$46,850$47,360
Adjustments for Features-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,300$47,360
Total Invoice$43,158$43,282
Adjustments for Features-4,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,967$43,282

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,230$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1910

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in204.1 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested227554%
Total Not Requested190046%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested36522%

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