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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: $45,600

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $3,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,780

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $2,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,485 $45,475 $41,675
Base Invoice $37,116 $42,519 $38,862
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995 995  
Class II trailer hitch 555 555  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 75
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140  
AWD 2,410 2,405  
Wood trim 0    
Package 401A     4,130
Trailer Tow Package     570
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 886 886  
Class II trailer hitch 494 494  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 66
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014  
AWD 2,265 2,249  
Wood trim 0    
Package 401A     3,604
Trailer Tow Package     497
Cargo cover     118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 5,190 5,185 6,505
Options (change) 4,739 4,723 5,677
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $45,600 $51,585 $49,075
Total Invoice $42,780 $48,167 $45,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,478
Model Year201720172014
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp I4285hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$45,600$51,585$49,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,600$50,285$48,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,685$0
Total Invoice$42,780$48,167$45,434
Adjustments for Features0-1,214-176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,780$46,953$45,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,173$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172014
ModelMKCMKCExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelSport
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
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 
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 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,850$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,214-176

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,989 lb.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested287590%
Total Not Requested32510%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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