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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: $50,875

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $1,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $39,545
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,895
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Premium Package   2,850
Navigation system   1,790
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Class II trailer hitch   395
Rear bumper protector   160
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375  
All-weather floor mats 114 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,649
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,736
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Premium Package   2,480
Navigation system   1,558
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
Class II trailer hitch   344
Rear bumper protector   139
Options (change) 6,095 10,455
Options (change) 5,789 9,099
Destination 1,245 875
Total Price $52,595 $50,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,618
Model Year20212012
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionA10T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/60-18
Total Price$52,595$50,875
Adjustments for Features-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,035$50,875

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20212012
ModelExplorerMKX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray $40
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$6,515$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4760

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20212012
ModelExplorerMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in111.2 in
Length198.8 in186.7 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height69.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.6 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 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.8 ft368.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested112565%
Total Not Requested60035%
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

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%
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 wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested142590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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