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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: $35,335

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalExplorerExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $26,790 $29,361
CD player, remote 335 335      
Select Plus Package 1,255        
245/40VR20 750        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 55 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750      
Luxury Package       1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
235/65R18       695  
Satellite radio       195 195
Remote start       385 385
Obstacle detection, rear       255  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
CD player, remote 305 305      
Select Plus Package 1,143        
245/40VR20 683        
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 47 47
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593      
Luxury Package       1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
235/65R18       591  
Satellite radio       166 166
Remote start       326 326
Obstacle detection, rear       217  
Sunroof       723 723
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,210 2,205 120 6,230 3,830
Options (change) 3,833 2,007 109 5,296 3,256
Destination 925 925 925 735 735
Total Price $53,090 $57,755 $66,300 $35,335 $35,680
Total Invoice $49,156 $53,392 $61,214 $32,821 $33,352

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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: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,442
Model Year20182018201820072007
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)245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$53,090$57,755$66,300$35,335$35,680
Adjustments for Features-5,285-7,635-8,76000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,805$50,120$57,540$35,335$35,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$9,735$0$345
Total Invoice$49,156$53,392$61,214$32,821$33,352
Adjustments for Features-4,893-7,058-8,08800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,263$46,334$53,126$32,821$33,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,071$8,863$0$531

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820072007
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 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  
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  
Aux input   $50$50
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  
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  
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$9,985$12,335$13,460$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$7,635$8,760$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,893-7,058-8,08800

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
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%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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