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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: $54,390

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,608

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $376

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $41,500
Base Invoice $50,839 $39,035
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 95
Ultimate Package   3,500
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Remote start   425
Semi-automated parking system   535
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
All-weather floor mats 114 67
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 85
Ultimate Package   3,115
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Remote start   394
Semi-automated parking system   476
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 210 12,815
Options (change) 200 11,698
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,390 $55,190
Total Invoice $51,984 $51,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,458
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$54,390$55,190
Adjustments for Features-7,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,240$55,190
Total Invoice$51,984$51,608
Adjustments for Features-6,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,150$51,608

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,415$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in204.1 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285079%
Total Not Requested76521%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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