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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: $50,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,468

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $49,025
Base Invoice $34,952 $46,574
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Inflatable rear seat belts 195 250
Cargo cover 135  
Technology Package   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   595
Refrigerated storage compartment   895
255/45VR20   1,350
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Second-row high console 85  
Second-row buckets 638 886
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,776
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,420
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Inflatable rear seat belts 166 223
Cargo cover 115  
Technology Package   1,780
Class III trailer hitch   530
Refrigerated storage compartment   797
255/45VR20   1,202
Options (change) 12,415 9,750
Options (change) 10,691 8,681
Destination 825 925
Total Price $50,775 $59,700
Total Invoice $46,468 $56,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,275
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$50,775$59,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,775$57,110
Total Invoice$46,468$56,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,468$53,743

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rails$250 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,437

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20112018
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.4,942 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 in39.0 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT specs.

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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested3975100%
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 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 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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