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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: $48,345

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $320

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,404

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $38,490
Base Invoice $40,196 $35,461
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,890
Adaptive cruise control   995
Remote start   395
Ultimate Package   5,995
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
All-weather floor mats 114 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,701
Adaptive cruise control   856
Remote start   340
Ultimate Package   5,156
Options (change) 5,260 9,350
Options (change) 5,008 8,118
Destination 995 825
Total Price $48,345 $48,665
Total Invoice $46,199 $44,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,701
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$48,345$48,665
Adjustments for Features-4,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,640$48,665
Total Invoice$46,199$44,404
Adjustments for Features-4,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,703$44,404

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerMKS
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$10,235$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,633 lb.4,276 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKS specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested352576%
Total Not Requested114024%

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