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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: $32,615

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,255

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMKSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,010 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,059 $27,273 $30,178
All-weather floor mats 90 55 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
All-weather floor mats 82 47 47
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 1,785 2,585 1,000
Options (change) 1,625 2,197 849
Destination 925 785 785
Total Price $41,720 $32,615 $34,180
Total Invoice $39,609 $30,255 $31,812

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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: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,822
Model Year201620082008
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$41,720$32,615$34,180
Adjustments for Features-3,7200-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$32,615$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$39,609$30,255$31,812
Adjustments for Features-3,5320-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,077$30,255$31,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,138

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620082008
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 
911 assist$25  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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 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  
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  
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
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  
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$8,810$5,090$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5320-419

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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