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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: $54,530

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,548

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,010 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,059 $51,512
Elite Package 3,250  
Heated second row seats 495  
Technology Package 1,995  
3.5L V6 4,995  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 80 90
All-weather floor mats 90 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
AWD 1,995  
Elite Package 2,958  
Heated second row seats 451  
Technology Package 1,816  
3.5L V6 4,745  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 73 86
All-weather floor mats 82 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
AWD 1,896  
Options (change) 14,595 210
Options (change) 13,564 200
Destination 925 995
Total Price $54,530 $55,145
Total Invoice $51,548 $52,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,658
Model Year20162018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,530$55,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,530$50,105
Total Invoice$51,548$52,707
Adjustments for Features0-4,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,548$47,890

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelMKSExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $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 door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
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$6,365$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,817

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelMKSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length205.6 in198.3 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height61.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
19.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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