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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: $36,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,299

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $52,595
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $48,231
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     895
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     770
Options (change) 3,630 1,310 895
Options (change) 3,165 1,192 770
Destination 815 815 945
Total Price $36,060 $37,675 $54,435
Total Invoice $33,299 $34,908 $49,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,933
Model Year200920092010
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$36,060$37,675$54,435
Adjustments for Features-1,175-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$34,550$54,435
Cost Above Minimum$335$0$0
Total Invoice$33,299$34,908$49,946
Adjustments for Features-1,085-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,214$32,013$49,946
Cost Above Minimum$201$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year200920092010
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
Satellite radio$200$200 
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$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,765$7,715$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,085-2,8950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20092010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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