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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: $44,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,338

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $39,010
Base Invoice $35,268 $37,059
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,695
Technology Package   1,995
Elite Package   3,250
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
All-weather floor mats 64 82
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,543
Technology Package   1,816
Elite Package   2,958
Options (change) 6,170 7,030
Options (change) 5,245 6,399
Destination 825 925
Total Price $44,850 $46,965
Total Invoice $41,338 $44,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,400
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$44,850$46,965
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,465$46,965
Total Invoice$41,338$44,383
Adjustments for Features-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,983$44,383

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3550

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in205.6 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft319.2 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 wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 Requested317576%
Total Not Requested100024%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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