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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: $43,960

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,347

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $52,500
Base Invoice $30,178 $50,138
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Third-row seat 375  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Navigation system 1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Power-folding third row seats 495  
AWD 2,325  
255/50R20 630  
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
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Third-row seat 319  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Navigation system 1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 326  
All-weather floor mats 47 67
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Power-folding third row seats 421  
AWD 2,117  
255/50R20 536  
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) 10,780 7,500
Options (change) 9,384 6,678
Destination 785 995
Total Price $43,960 $60,995
Total Invoice $40,347 $57,811

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,213
Model Year20082019
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$43,960$60,995
Adjustments for Features0-6,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,960$54,400
Total Invoice$40,347$57,811
Adjustments for Features0-6,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,347$51,560

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082019
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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, second row seats $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,890$14,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,251

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082019
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 Weight4,706 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 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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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