Lincoln LS Lincoln LS 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,405

Lincoln LS V8 Sport   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,119

Lincoln LS V8 Sport   
Difference: $8,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelLSExplorer
TrimV8 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,285 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,182 $51,512
Premium Package 2,795  
Elite Package 4,225  
Power-adjustable pedals 195  
Heated second row seats 405  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Side curtain airbags 545  
Premium Package 2,404  
Elite Package 3,634  
Power-adjustable pedals 168  
Heated second row seats 348  
Obstacle detection, rear 254  
Side curtain airbags 469  
Options (change) 8,460 0
Options (change) 7,277 0
Destination 660 995
Total Price $48,405 $54,935
Total Invoice $44,119 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,042
Model Year20062018
ModelLSExplorer
TrimV8 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$48,405$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-13,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$41,930
Total Invoice$44,119$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-12,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,119$40,077

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Features Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelLSExplorer
TrimV8 SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$17,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,430

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.5 in112.6 in
Length194.4 in198.3 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height56.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,772 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 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
13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo net40No
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested59024%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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