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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: $47,575

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,073

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,010 $40,780
Base Invoice $37,059 $38,027
Elite Package 3,250  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 80 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,595
3.5L V6 4,995  
AWD 1,995  
Package 402A   4,130
Elite Package 2,958  
All-weather floor mats 82 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 73 89
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 1,392
3.5L V6 4,745  
AWD 1,896  
Package 402A   3,604
Options (change) 12,105 5,900
Options (change) 11,297 5,151
Destination 925 895
Total Price $52,040 $47,575
Total Invoice $49,281 $44,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,727
Model Year20162013
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,040$47,575
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,040$47,015
Total Invoice$49,281$44,073
Adjustments for Features0-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,281$43,554

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
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
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-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
Stowable third row seats $600
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
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 Weight4,504 lb.4,921 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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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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested250078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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