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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,166

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,840
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $33,051
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Class II trailer hitch     395
Roof rails     95
AWD     1,750
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,088
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,676
Class II trailer hitch     332
Roof rails     80
AWD     1,575
Options (change) 7,005 5,305 5,530
Options (change) 6,003 4,558 4,751
Destination 645 645 775
Total Price $37,850 $38,465 $42,145
Total Invoice $34,166 $34,781 $38,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$37,850$38,465$42,145
Adjustments for Features00-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,850$38,465$38,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,166$34,781$38,577
Adjustments for Features00-2,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,166$34,781$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,200$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,952

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in186.5 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,419 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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