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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: $45,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,688

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelLSExplorer
TrimV8 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,285 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,182 $35,268
Elite Package 4,225  
Premium Package 2,795  
Side curtain airbags 545  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Power-adjustable pedals 195  
Package 301A   2,250
Polished alloy wheels   595
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Elite Package 3,634  
Premium Package 2,404  
Side curtain airbags 469  
Obstacle detection, rear 254  
Power-adjustable pedals 168  
Package 301A   1,913
Polished alloy wheels   506
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 8,055 6,440
Options (change) 6,929 5,595
Destination 660 825
Total Price $48,000 $45,120
Total Invoice $43,771 $41,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,195
Model Year20062012
ModelLSExplorer
TrimV8 SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$48,000$45,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,000$38,505
Total Invoice$43,771$41,688
Adjustments for Features0-6,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,771$35,576

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Features Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelLSExplorer
TrimV8 SportLimited
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
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
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
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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 capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,165$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,112

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.5 in112.6 in
Length194.4 in197.1 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height56.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,772 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 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		13.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.580.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln LS vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144063%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

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