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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $37,845
Base Invoice $27,404 $34,871
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Remote start 385 345
AWD 2,320 1,750
Class II trailer hitch   395
Roof rails   95
Rear bumper protector   160
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Remote start 327 290
AWD 2,112 1,575
Class II trailer hitch   332
Roof rails   80
Rear bumper protector   134
Options (change) 4,760 2,800
Options (change) 4,264 2,457
Destination 815 850
Total Price $34,855 $41,495
Total Invoice $32,483 $38,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,638
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18
Total Price$34,855$41,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$37,085
Total Invoice$32,483$38,178
Adjustments for Features0-4,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$34,121

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,430$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,057

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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