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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: $53,220

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,327

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $2,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $39,545
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $37,202
Package 401A 3,875    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,895
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Premium Package     2,850
Navigation system     1,790
Wood trim     495
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Class II trailer hitch     395
Rear bumper protector     160
AWD     1,850
Package 401A 3,681    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   1,649
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,736
Premium Package     2,480
Navigation system     1,558
Wood trim     431
Adaptive cruise control     1,127
Class II trailer hitch     344
Rear bumper protector     139
AWD     1,720
Options (change) 7,685 2,115 12,800
Options (change) 7,300 2,009 11,250
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $54,630 $57,050 $53,220
Total Invoice $52,178 $54,516 $49,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $903
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$54,630$57,050$53,220
Adjustments for Features-3,900-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,730$50,675$53,220
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$52,178$54,516$49,327
Adjustments for Features-3,725-6,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,453$48,424$49,327
Cost Above Minimum$29$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimSportPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,555$12,030$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,725-6,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in186.7 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.0 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested217560%
Total Not Requested146540%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%

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