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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: $44,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,338

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,010 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,059 $35,268
Elite Package 3,250  
Technology Package 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,595
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Elite Package 2,958  
Technology Package 1,816  
All-weather floor mats 82 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 1,356
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Options (change) 7,030 6,170
Options (change) 6,399 5,245
Destination 925 825
Total Price $46,965 $44,850
Total Invoice $44,383 $41,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,400
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,965$44,850
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,965$44,465
Total Invoice$44,383$41,338
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,383$40,983

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,205 lb.4,558 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

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested77536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested317576%
Total Not Requested100024%

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