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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: $46,755

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,809

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,485 $45,475 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,116 $42,519 $35,268
Class II trailer hitch 555 555  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995 995  
Technology Package 2,295 2,295  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 75
AWD 2,410 2,405 2,000
Wood trim 0    
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Polished alloy wheels     595
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Class II trailer hitch 494 494  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 886 886  
Technology Package 2,043 2,043  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 64
AWD 2,265 2,249 1,820
Wood trim 0    
Trailer Tow Package     484
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Polished alloy wheels     506
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 6,345 6,340 9,470
Options (change) 5,768 5,752 8,170
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $46,755 $52,740 $48,150
Total Invoice $43,809 $49,196 $44,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $487
Model Year201720172012
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,755$52,740$48,150
Adjustments for Features-35-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$51,405$48,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,685$0
Total Invoice$43,809$49,196$44,263
Adjustments for Features-33-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,776$47,951$44,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172012
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
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$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,675$8,975$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-1,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelMKCExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length179.2 in197.1 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,963 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
25.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested342582%
Total Not Requested75018%

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