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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: $39,310

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,629

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedPremiere
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $43,530
Base Invoice $35,268 $41,353
Cargo cover 135  
Power liftgate 495  
Cargo cover 115  
Power liftgate 421  
Options (change) 630 0
Options (change) 536 0
Destination 825 925
Total Price $39,310 $44,455
Total Invoice $36,629 $42,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,590
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedPremiere
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$39,310$44,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,310$42,290
Total Invoice$36,629$42,278
Adjustments for Features0-2,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,629$40,219

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimLimitedPremiere
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,059

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,557 lb.4,702 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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