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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: $48,725

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,077

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,870 $40,780
Base Invoice $40,727 $38,027
Premium Package 2,800  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 1,150
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,595
3.5L V6 4,995  
AWD 1,995  
Package 402A   4,130
Premium Package 2,548  
Adaptive cruise control 1,179 1,004
All-weather floor mats 69 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 87 89
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 1,392
3.5L V6 4,745  
AWD 1,895  
Package 402A   3,604
Options (change) 12,950 7,050
Options (change) 12,066 6,155
Destination 895 895
Total Price $56,715 $48,725
Total Invoice $53,688 $45,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,208
Model Year20132013
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,715$48,725
Adjustments for Features0-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,715$48,080
Total Invoice$53,688$45,077
Adjustments for Features0-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,688$44,480

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseSport
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,455$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-597

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
ModelMKSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length205.6 in197.1 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height61.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 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		19.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		19.280.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested69030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested250078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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