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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: $35,545

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $12,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,070

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $11,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $44,300
Base Invoice $27,404 $41,674
Third-row seat 875  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 0
Class III trailer hitch   595
3.5L V6   1,995
Third-row seat 744  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 0
Class III trailer hitch   518
3.5L V6   1,851
Options (change) 5,450 2,590
Options (change) 4,851 2,369
Destination 815 875
Total Price $35,545 $47,765
Total Invoice $33,070 $44,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,687
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8355hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-19
Total Price$35,545$47,765
Adjustments for Features0-7,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$40,150
Total Invoice$33,070$44,918
Adjustments for Features0-7,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,070$37,757

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,161

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20102012
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.4,924 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 in39.2 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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