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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: $49,395

Lincoln MKC   
Difference: $5,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,196

Lincoln MKC   
Difference: $5,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $46,205 $53,235
Base Invoice $31,445 $43,202 $50,839
Reserve Package 7,110    
Polished alloy wheels 0    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995 995  
Technology Package 2,295 2,295  
Climate Package 580 580  
Class II trailer hitch 645 645  
Cargo mat 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 90 90 120
Wood trim 0    
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140  
AWD 2,495 2,495  
Cargo cover     130
Reserve Package 6,328    
Polished alloy wheels 0    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 886 886  
Technology Package 2,043 2,043  
Climate Package 516 516  
Class II trailer hitch 574 574  
Cargo mat 45 45 95
All-weather floor mats 80 80 114
Wood trim 0    
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014  
AWD 2,370 2,370  
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 15,400 8,290 350
Options (change) 13,856 7,528 333
Destination 895 895 945
Total Price $49,395 $55,390 $54,530
Total Invoice $46,196 $51,625 $52,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,533
Model Year201520152017
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp I4285hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$49,395$55,390$54,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,395$54,090$50,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,695$0
Total Invoice$46,196$51,625$52,117
Adjustments for Features0-1,212-3,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,196$50,413$48,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,217$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152017
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimBaseBlack LabelPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,925$8,225$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,212-3,388

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelMKCExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length179.2 in198.3 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,989 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
25.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested475096%
Total Not Requested2004%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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