Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015 Lincoln Town Car Lincoln Town Car 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,290

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,029

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,200 $52,055
Base Invoice $35,622 $47,619
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   895
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Package 301A 2,269  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   770
Options (change) 3,195 895
Options (change) 2,788 770
Destination 895 945
Total Price $42,290 $53,895
Total Invoice $39,305 $49,334

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Lincoln Town Car dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,959
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6239hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12150, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$42,290$53,895
Adjustments for Features-6,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$53,895
Total Invoice$39,305$49,334
Adjustments for Features-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,375$49,334

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$10,280$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9300

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20152009
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.