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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: $34,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,094

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,690 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $38,656 $29,319 $32,901
All-weather floor mats 85 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Convenience Package   995  
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
All-weather floor mats 78 64 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Convenience Package   846  
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,780 2,305 1,310
Options (change) 1,621 1,960 1,114
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $43,365 $34,735 $37,675
Total Invoice $41,172 $32,094 $34,830

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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: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,712
Model Year201420092009
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,365$34,735$37,675
Adjustments for Features-3,5450-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$34,735$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$41,172$32,094$34,830
Adjustments for Features-3,3660-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,806$32,094$33,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$933

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420092009
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
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 rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,885$5,340$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3660-1,803

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
ModelMKSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length205.6 in193.4 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height61.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.4,441 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 Headroom38.5 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		19.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		19.283.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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