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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: $43,595

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $7,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $52,730 $34,120
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395    
Polished alloy wheels 595   300
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Elite Package     4,795
Ultimate Package     1,695
Class II trailer hitch     295
Roof rails     95
Heated second row seats     295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375    
Polished alloy wheels 565   252
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Elite Package     4,028
Ultimate Package     1,424
Class II trailer hitch     248
Roof rails     80
Heated second row seats     248
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,088
Options (change) 4,680 1,995 8,770
Options (change) 4,445 1,895 7,368
Destination 1,245 1,245 705
Total Price $51,180 $55,970 $43,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,008
Model Year202120212007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4365hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA10T10A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21245/60-18
Total Price$51,180$55,970$43,595
Adjustments for Features-4,795-9,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,385$46,135$43,595
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year202120212007
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,595$14,635$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$9,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-533-5520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20212007
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in111.2 in
Length198.8 in186.5 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height69.9 in67.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested162592%
Total Not Requested1508%

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