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Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,165

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,891

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelMKCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,445 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 645    
All-weather floor mats 90 55 55
Polished alloy wheels 0    
Reserve Package 7,110    
AWD 2,495 2,320 2,325
Wood trim 0    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Class II trailer hitch 574    
All-weather floor mats 80 47 47
Polished alloy wheels 0    
Reserve Package 6,328    
AWD 2,370 2,111 2,117
Wood trim 0    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 10,340 10,135 7,350
Options (change) 9,352 8,833 6,467
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $44,335 $40,165 $40,530
Total Invoice $41,692 $36,891 $37,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year201520082008
ModelMKCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,335$40,165$40,530
Adjustments for Features-4,81500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$40,165$40,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$41,692$36,891$37,430
Adjustments for Features-4,52800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,164$36,891$37,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
ModelMKCExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,105$5,290$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,52800

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelMKCExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in113.7 in
Length179.2 in193.4 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,963 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
25.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested195039%
Total Not Requested300061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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