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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: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,707

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,870 $53,940
Base Invoice $40,727 $51,512
Elite Package 4,600  
3.5L V6 4,995  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
AWD 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 90
Elite Package 4,186  
3.5L V6 4,745  
Adaptive cruise control 1,179  
AWD 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
All-weather floor mats 69 114
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 87 86
Options (change) 14,750 210
Options (change) 13,704 200
Destination 895 995
Total Price $58,515 $55,145
Total Invoice $55,326 $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: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,422
Model Year20132018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,515$55,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,515$50,120
Total Invoice$55,326$52,707
Adjustments for Features0-4,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,326$47,904

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
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$6,380$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,803

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelMKSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length205.6 in198.3 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height61.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,504 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 Headroom38.5 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
19.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
19.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300077%
Total Not Requested89023%

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