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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: $46,820

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $7,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $52,730 $37,845
All-weather floor mats 120 120 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,695   1,895
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Package     695
Navigation system     1,995
Class II trailer hitch     395
Rear bumper protector     160
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Heated second row seats     295
Remote start     345
All-weather floor mats 114 114 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,610   1,592
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,676
Ultimate Package     584
Navigation system     1,676
Class II trailer hitch     332
Rear bumper protector     134
Illuminated door sill trim plates     248
Heated second row seats     248
Remote start     290
Options (change) 3,810 2,115 8,125
Options (change) 3,619 2,009 6,826
Destination 1,245 1,245 850
Total Price $54,055 $56,090 $46,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,862
Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V6365hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT10T10A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21245/60-18
Total Price$54,055$56,090$46,820
Adjustments for Features-5,790-9,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,265$46,285$46,820
Cost Above Minimum$1,980$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year202120212009
ModelExplorerExplorerMKX
TrimSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$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$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound$250$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,245$14,260$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$9,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-521-5690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20212009
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
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
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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