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Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,055

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $17,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,621

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelContinentalExplorer
TrimBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,255 $53,940
Base Invoice $60,180 $51,512
Technology Package 4,215  
All-weather floor mats 120 120
AWD 2,000  
Technology Package 3,836  
All-weather floor mats 109 114
AWD 1,880  
Options (change) 6,335 120
Options (change) 5,825 114
Destination 925 995
Total Price $72,515 $55,055
Total Invoice $66,930 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,654
Model Year20182018
ModelContinentalExplorer
TrimBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$72,515$55,055
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,805$55,055
Total Invoice$66,930$52,621
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,275$52,621

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelContinentalExplorer
TrimBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,265$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6550

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelContinentalExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length201.4 in198.3 in
Width75.3 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,496 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.781.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested180059%

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