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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: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalExplorerExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $27,518 $29,578
CD player, remote 335 335      
Select Plus Package 1,255        
245/40VR20 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750      
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
235/65R18       595  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
CD player, remote 305 305      
Select Plus Package 1,143        
245/40VR20 683        
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593      
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
235/65R18       506  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Sunroof       723 723
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,090 2,085 0 6,305 4,010
Options (change) 3,724 1,898 0 5,361 3,410
Destination 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $52,970 $57,635 $66,180 $37,150 $37,170
Total Invoice $49,047 $53,283 $61,105 $33,524 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,328
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalExplorerExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$52,970$57,635$66,180$37,150$37,170
Adjustments for Features-5,610-7,960-9,08500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,360$49,675$57,095$37,150$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$9,735$0$20
Total Invoice$49,047$53,283$61,105$33,524$33,633
Adjustments for Features-5,195-7,359-8,38800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,852$45,924$52,717$33,524$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,072$8,865$0$109

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalExplorerExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25  
Remote climate control $25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100$100  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200  
HD radio $50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Upgraded floor mats  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
All-terrain tires    $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,335$12,685$13,810$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$7,960$9,085$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,195-7,359-8,38800

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelContinentalExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in113.7 in
Length201.4 in193.4 in
Width75.3 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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