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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: $50,505

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,238

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $44,300
Base Invoice $34,952 $41,674
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000 0
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750 995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995
Cargo cover 135  
Elite Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Class III trailer hitch   595
Refrigerated storage compartment   895
255/45VR20   1,350
Semi-automated parking system   595
3.5L V6   1,995
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820 0
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Second-row high console 85  
Second-row buckets 638 866
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,736
Cargo cover 115  
Elite Package   3,480
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
Class III trailer hitch   518
Refrigerated storage compartment   779
255/45VR20   1,175
Semi-automated parking system   518
3.5L V6   1,851
Options (change) 12,145 13,715
Options (change) 10,461 12,050
Destination 825 875
Total Price $50,505 $58,890
Total Invoice $46,238 $54,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,420
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$50,505$58,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,505$57,875
Total Invoice$46,238$54,599
Adjustments for Features0-941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,238$53,658

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rails$250 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length197.1 in207.6 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Total Requested3975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seatss150No
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%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested292589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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