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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: $57,540

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,165 $44,300
Second-row buckets 695 995
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Second-row high console 150  
Elite Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Class III trailer hitch   595
Refrigerated storage compartment   895
Semi-automated parking system   595
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Second-row buckets 660 866
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,736
Second-row high console 144  
Elite Package   3,480
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
Class III trailer hitch   518
Refrigerated storage compartment   779
Semi-automated parking system   518
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Options (change) 2,970 12,365
Options (change) 2,823 10,875
Destination 1,095 875
Total Price $58,230 $57,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,732
Model Year20192012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$58,230$57,540
Adjustments for Features-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,865$57,540

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20192012
ModelExplorerMKT
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rails$250 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,245$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2260

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20192012
ModelExplorerMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length198.3 in207.6 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft375.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

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 seats50Yes
Total Requested55056%
Total Not Requested42544%
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%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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