Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006 Lincoln MKX Lincoln MKX 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,645

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,693

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,884

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $38,845
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,786
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
235/65R18 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Class II trailer hitch     395
AWD     1,850
Panoramic sunroof     1,895
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
235/65R18 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,676
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Class II trailer hitch     332
AWD     1,665
Panoramic sunroof     1,592
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,676
Options (change) 8,800 6,505 8,130
Options (change) 7,530 5,579 6,941
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $39,645 $39,665 $47,825
Total Invoice $35,693 $35,802 $43,577

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Lincoln MKX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,362
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$39,645$39,665$47,825
Adjustments for Features00-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$39,665$43,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$35,693$35,802$43,577
Adjustments for Features00-3,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,693$35,802$40,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,475$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,522

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20062010
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

Return to top

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.