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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: $49,965

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,296

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $43,100
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $40,191
Revel 13 speakers 1,130      
CD player, remote 335 335    
Select Plus Package 1,255      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750   1,595
Inflatable rear seat belts 225 225    
2.7L V6 2,250      
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Package 401A       4,300
Revel 13 speakers 1,028      
CD player, remote 305 305    
Select Plus Package 1,143      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593   1,392
Inflatable rear seat belts 205 205    
2.7L V6 2,048      
AWD 1,900 1,890 1,880  
Package 401A       3,752
Options (change) 9,065 4,430 2,120 5,970
Options (change) 8,331 4,102 1,989 5,210
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $57,945 $59,980 $68,300 $49,965
Total Invoice $53,654 $55,487 $63,094 $46,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,275
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,945$59,980$68,300$49,965
Adjustments for Features-90-2,065-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,855$57,915$64,410$49,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$6,555$0
Total Invoice$53,654$55,487$63,094$46,296
Adjustments for Features-83-1,910-3,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,571$53,577$59,501$46,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$6$5,930$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Heated second row seats  $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  
Stowable third row seats   $600
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
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 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,840$10,815$12,640$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$2,065$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-1,910-3,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelContinentalExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length201.4 in197.1 in
Width75.3 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,496 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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