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Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,075

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,814

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,490 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $35,461 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation Package 2,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55
Remote start 395 385 385
AWD 1,890 2,320 2,325
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation Package 2,576    
All-weather floor mats 65 47 47
Remote start 340 326 326
AWD 1,701 2,111 2,117
Panoramic sunroof 1,458    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,050 10,045 7,260
Options (change) 6,140 8,756 6,390
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $46,365 $40,075 $40,440
Total Invoice $42,426 $36,814 $37,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,052
Model Year200920082008
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,365$40,075$40,440
Adjustments for Features-1,70500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,660$40,075$40,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$42,426$36,814$37,353
Adjustments for Features-1,56000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,866$36,814$37,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,720$7,015$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,56000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelMKSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length204.1 in193.4 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height61.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,276 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 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
18.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested84051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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