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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: $50,260

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,414

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelExplorerMKXMKXMKX
TrimSportSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $42,550 $46,560 $54,230
Base Invoice $38,027 $39,210 $42,767 $49,705
Package 402A 4,130      
Trailer Tow Package 570      
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120 120
Rear bumper protector 85      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,895    
Cargo Utility Package   365 365 365
Select PLUS Package   1,200    
Class II trailer hitch   645 645 645
Revel 13 speakers   1,155 1,155  
Roof rails   195 195 195
Inflatable rear seat belts   250 250  
AWD   2,495 2,495 2,495
Package 402A 3,604      
Trailer Tow Package 497      
All-weather floor mats 66 107 107 107
Rear bumper protector 74      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,776 1,776 1,776
Cargo cover 118      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,687    
Cargo Utility Package   325 325 325
Select PLUS Package   1,068    
Class II trailer hitch   574 574 574
Revel 13 speakers   1,028 1,028  
Roof rails   174 174 174
Inflatable rear seat belts   223 223  
AWD   2,357 2,345 2,333
Options (change) 8,585 10,315 7,220 5,815
Options (change) 7,492 9,319 6,552 5,289
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $50,260 $53,790 $54,705 $60,970
Total Invoice $46,414 $49,454 $50,244 $55,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,151
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelExplorerMKXMKXMKX
TrimSportSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 13?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$50,260$53,790$54,705$60,970
Adjustments for Features-1200-450-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,140$53,790$54,255$57,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$3,505
Total Invoice$46,414$49,454$50,244$55,919
Adjustments for Features-1110-413-3,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,303$49,454$49,831$52,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$377$3,094

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelExplorerMKXMKXMKX
TrimSportSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,750$6,630$7,080$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0$450$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110-413-3,371

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in190.0 in
Width78.9 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in66.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.6 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 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft368.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested307596%
Total Not Requested1254%
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 Select

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%
Select PLUS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

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