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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: $55,145

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,608

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,500 $53,940
Base Invoice $39,035 $51,512
Ultimate Package 3,500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
Remote start 425  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 90
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Semi-automated parking system 535  
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Ultimate Package 3,115  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
Remote start 394  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 85 86
All-weather floor mats 67 114
Semi-automated parking system 476  
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Options (change) 12,815 210
Options (change) 11,698 200
Destination 875 995
Total Price $55,190 $55,145
Total Invoice $51,608 $52,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,830
Model Year20112018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$55,190$55,145
Adjustments for Features0-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,190$47,895
Total Invoice$51,608$52,707
Adjustments for Features0-6,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,608$45,778

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,305$12,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,929

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelMKSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length204.1 in198.3 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height61.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 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
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285079%
Total Not Requested76521%

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