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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: $42,840

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,952

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedPlatinumSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $50,900
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $46,670
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Xenon HID headlights     495
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     895
Polished alloy wheels 565    
Xenon HID headlights     426
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     770
Options (change) 595 0 1,390
Options (change) 565 0 1,196
Destination 945 945 920
Total Price $42,840 $53,915 $53,210
Total Invoice $40,952 $51,532 $48,786

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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: $17,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,650
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedPlatinumSignature L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6365hp V6239hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12150, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$42,840$53,915$53,210
Adjustments for Features-7,130-15,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,710$38,670$53,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,960$0
Total Invoice$40,952$51,532$48,786
Adjustments for Features-6,816-14,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,136$36,961$48,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerTown Car
TrimLimitedPlatinumSignature 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$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
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$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 external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,955$20,070$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$15,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,816-14,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Town Car

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerTown Car
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in123.7 in
Length198.3 in221.4 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height70.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft321.0 ft3

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