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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: $49,675

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,131

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $2,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $38,845
Base Invoice $40,196 $35,786
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
All-weather floor mats 120 55
Polished alloy wheels 595 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,895
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,850
Ultimate Package   695
Navigation system   1,995
Class II trailer hitch   395
Rear bumper protector   160
Heated second row seats   295
Remote start   345
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
All-weather floor mats 114 46
Polished alloy wheels 565 252
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,592
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,676
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,665
Ultimate Package   584
Navigation system   1,676
Class II trailer hitch   332
Rear bumper protector   134
Heated second row seats   248
Remote start   290
Options (change) 7,125 9,980
Options (change) 6,780 8,495
Destination 995 850
Total Price $50,210 $49,675
Total Invoice $47,971 $45,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,822
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$50,210$49,675
Adjustments for Features-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,330$49,675
Total Invoice$47,971$45,131
Adjustments for Features-4,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,309$45,131

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182010
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$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 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$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
Total Value of Features$9,660$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in186.5 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.0 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,419 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

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