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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: $53,505

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,387

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimSportReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $52,500
Base Invoice $40,191 $50,138
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 130  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Second-row buckets 695 995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Second-row high console 150  
Class III trailer hitch   595
Refrigerated storage compartment   895
Inflatable rear seat belts   250
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Cargo cover 114  
All-weather floor mats 66 67
Second-row buckets 607 886
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,420
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,776
Second-row high console 132  
Class III trailer hitch   530
Refrigerated storage compartment   797
Inflatable rear seat belts   223
Options (change) 9,510 6,400
Options (change) 8,301 5,699
Destination 895 995
Total Price $53,505 $59,895
Total Invoice $49,387 $56,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,987
Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimSportReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$53,505$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,505$57,305
Total Invoice$49,387$56,832
Adjustments for Features0-2,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,387$54,374

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimSportReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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 second row seats $200
Heated second row seats $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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,325$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,458

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20152019
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 Weight4,921 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested310098%
Total Not Requested502%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%

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