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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: $39,310

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,629

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,285 $37,855
Base Invoice $43,021 $35,268
Cargo cover   135
Power liftgate   495
Cargo cover   115
Power liftgate   421
Options (change) 0 630
Options (change) 0 536
Destination 895 825
Total Price $46,180 $39,310
Total Invoice $43,916 $36,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,228
Model Year20132012
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,180$39,310
Adjustments for Features-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,015$39,310
Total Invoice$43,916$36,629
Adjustments for Features-2,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,857$36,629

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelMKTExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length207.6 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,702 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft380.7 ft3

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