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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,250

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $50,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $46,670
Luxury Package 1,290    
255/50R20 1,325    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     895
Luxury Package 1,097    
255/50R20 1,127    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     770
Options (change) 4,220 1,310 895
Options (change) 3,667 1,192 770
Destination 785 785 920
Total Price $34,250 $34,490 $52,715
Total Invoice $31,725 $32,155 $48,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,376
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp V8292hp V8239hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7150, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$34,250$34,490$52,715
Adjustments for Features-800-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,450$33,240$52,715
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$31,725$32,155$48,360
Adjustments for Features-741-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,984$30,990$48,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$6$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,840$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-741-1,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerTown Car
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in123.7 in
Length193.4 in221.4 in
Width73.7 in78.5 in
Height72.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,518 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in45.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft321.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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