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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: $42,345

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,645

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,120
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,523
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat 875    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,650
Class II trailer hitch     295
Roof rails     95
Satellite radio     195
Polished alloy wheels     300
Ultimate Package     1,695
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,676
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,088
Third-row seat 744    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,485
Class II trailer hitch     248
Roof rails     80
Satellite radio     164
Polished alloy wheels     252
Ultimate Package     1,424
Options (change) 10,625 7,550 7,520
Options (change) 9,251 6,637 6,417
Destination 815 815 705
Total Price $43,055 $43,915 $42,345
Total Invoice $39,385 $40,353 $38,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,388
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$43,055$43,915$42,345
Adjustments for Features0-850-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,055$43,065$41,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$39,385$40,353$38,645
Adjustments for Features0-781-648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,385$39,572$37,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,790$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781-648

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20092007
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested80045%
Total Not Requested97555%

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