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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,580

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,189

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerMKT
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $52,500
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $50,138
Luxury Package 1,700    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Class III trailer hitch     595
Refrigerated storage compartment     895
Second-row buckets     995
255/45VR20     1,350
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Luxury Package 1,445    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Class III trailer hitch     530
Refrigerated storage compartment     797
Second-row buckets     886
255/45VR20     1,202
Panoramic sunroof     1,420
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Options (change) 11,735 9,440 7,425
Options (change) 10,026 8,075 6,611
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $42,580 $42,600 $60,920
Total Invoice $38,189 $38,298 $57,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,086
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerMKT
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17255/45-20
Total Price$42,580$42,600$60,920
Adjustments for Features00-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,580$42,600$51,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$38,189$38,298$57,744
Adjustments for Features00-8,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,189$38,298$49,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerMKT
TrimEddie BauerLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,850$5,850$14,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,469

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in117.9 in
Length193.4 in207.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,942 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT Reserve

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats150No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%
255/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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