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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: $46,095

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $1,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,895

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $1,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $35,840
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,051
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000 1,750
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Elite Package   4,595
Ultimate Package   995
Class II trailer hitch   395
Roof rails   95
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   300
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820 1,575
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Elite Package   3,860
Ultimate Package   836
Class II trailer hitch   332
Roof rails   80
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   252
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,088
Options (change) 9,180 9,480
Options (change) 7,941 8,069
Destination 825 775
Total Price $47,540 $46,095
Total Invoice $43,718 $41,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,138
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$47,540$46,095
Adjustments for Features-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,320$46,095
Total Invoice$43,718$41,895
Adjustments for Features-2,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,757$41,895

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,320$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9610

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in186.5 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,419 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft368.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested147577%
Total Not Requested45023%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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