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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: $39,415

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,151

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,285 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $36,182 $29,319 $32,901
Side curtain airbags 545    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Premium Package 2,795    
Elite Package 4,225    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Side curtain airbags 469    
Obstacle detection, rear 254    
Power-adjustable pedals 168    
Premium Package 2,404    
Elite Package 3,634    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 8,055 6,985 4,155
Options (change) 6,929 6,017 3,611
Destination 660 815 815
Total Price $48,000 $39,415 $40,520
Total Invoice $43,771 $36,151 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,950
Model Year200620092009
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$48,000$39,415$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-135-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,000$39,280$38,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$43,771$36,151$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-124-1,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,771$36,027$35,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$206$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,855$3,990$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-124-1,506

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.5 in113.7 in
Length194.4 in193.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height56.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,772 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 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
13.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40No
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested119052%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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