| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,445 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $13,215 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $12,381 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Continental | Continental | Continental | Explorer |
| Trim | Select | Reserve | Black Label | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $47,955 | $54,625 | $65,255 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $44,398 | $50,460 | $60,180 | $35,268 |
| CD player, remote | 335 | 335 | ||
| Select Plus Package | 1,255 | |||
| 245/40VR20 | 750 | |||
| Revel 13 speakers | 1,130 | |||
| Technology Package | 4,215 | 4,215 | 4,215 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 75 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,595 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 225 | 225 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |||
| CD player, remote | 305 | 305 | ||
| Select Plus Package | 1,143 | |||
| 245/40VR20 | 683 | |||
| Revel 13 speakers | 1,028 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,836 | 3,836 | 3,836 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 109 | 64 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,593 | 1,593 | 1,356 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 205 | 205 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,780 | 6,645 | 4,335 | 6,765 |
| Options (change) | 8,902 | 6,048 | 3,945 | 5,751 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 825 |
| Total Price | $58,660 | $62,195 | $70,515 | $45,445 |
| Total Invoice | $54,225 | $57,433 | $65,050 | $41,844 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,150 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,472 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Continental | Continental | Continental | Explorer |
| Trim | Select | Reserve | Black Label | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 305hp V6 | 335hp V6 | 335hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-20 | 255/45-19 | 245/40-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $58,660 | $62,195 | $70,515 | $45,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,065 | -4,115 | -5,665 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,595 | $58,080 | $64,850 | $45,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,485 | $8,255 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $54,225 | $57,433 | $65,050 | $41,844 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,909 | -3,800 | -5,226 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,316 | $53,633 | $59,824 | $41,844 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,317 | $7,508 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Continental | Continental | Continental | Explorer |
| Trim | Select | Reserve | Black Label | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active glove box | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $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 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Concierge Services - 4 year subscription | $200 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| 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 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, 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 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,015 | $12,065 | $13,615 | $7,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,065 | $4,115 | $5,665 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,909 | -3,800 | -5,226 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Continental | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 201.4 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 75.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,225 lb. | 4,558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.7 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select
| Select Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 2375 | 71% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 2375 | 71% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 2350 | 77% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3375 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 19% |
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