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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: $34,560

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,322

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,010 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $37,059 $27,518 $29,578
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,695 3,715 2,015
Options (change) 1,543 3,159 1,714
Destination 925 645 645
Total Price $41,630 $34,560 $35,175
Total Invoice $39,527 $31,322 $31,937

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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: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,421
Model Year201620062006
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, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$41,630$34,560$35,175
Adjustments for Features-3,98500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$34,560$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$39,527$31,322$31,937
Adjustments for Features-3,78400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,743$31,322$31,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
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 start$150  
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  
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,935$4,950$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,78400

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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