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Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,885

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,355

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $41,664 $50,587
Elite Package 4,000  
Class III trailer hitch 595  
Semi-automated parking system 595  
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995 695
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
3.5L V6 3,005  
AWD 1,995  
Cargo cover   130
Second-row high console   150
Elite Package 3,480  
Class III trailer hitch 518  
Semi-automated parking system 518  
Refrigerated storage compartment 779  
Second-row buckets 866 660
Adaptive cruise control 1,127  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,736 1,895
3.5L V6 2,795  
AWD 1,855  
Cargo cover   124
Second-row high console   144
Options (change) 15,370 2,970
Options (change) 13,674 2,823
Destination 875 945
Total Price $60,545 $56,885
Total Invoice $56,213 $54,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,844
Model Year20112016
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$60,545$56,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,545$53,760
Total Invoice$56,213$54,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,213$51,369

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,815$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,986

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
ModelMKTExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length207.6 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,924 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested292589%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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