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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: $42,170

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,211

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedSportSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $52,895
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $49,627
Polished alloy wheels 595   895
Package 301A 2,600    
Power liftgate   495  
Polished alloy wheels 519   797
Package 301A 2,269    
Power liftgate   432  
Options (change) 3,195 495 895
Options (change) 2,788 432 797
Destination 895 895 945
Total Price $42,190 $42,170 $54,735
Total Invoice $39,211 $39,354 $51,369

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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: $19,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,366
Model Year201320132011
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedSportSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6365hp V6239hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12150, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$42,190$42,170$54,735
Adjustments for Features-6,680-6,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$36,040$54,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0
Total Invoice$39,211$39,354$51,369
Adjustments for Features-6,208-5,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,003$33,633$51,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year201320132011
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedSportSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,905$10,355$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,680$6,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,208-5,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerTown Car
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in123.7 in
Length197.1 in221.4 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in45.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft321.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested197593%

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