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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: $44,805

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,169

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelMKTExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,210 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $41,049 $27,518 $29,578
Class III trailer hitch 595    
Elite Package 3,500    
Refrigerated storage compartment 895    
Second-row buckets 995    
255/45VR20 1,350    
3.5L V6 1,995    
AWD 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Class III trailer hitch 530    
Elite Package 3,115    
Refrigerated storage compartment 797    
Second-row buckets 886    
255/45VR20 1,202    
3.5L V6 1,895    
AWD 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,420    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 12,920 13,960 11,665
Options (change) 11,621 12,006 10,055
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $57,025 $44,805 $44,825
Total Invoice $53,565 $40,169 $40,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,070
Model Year201520062006
ModelMKTExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$57,025$44,805$44,825
Adjustments for Features-6,73500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,290$44,805$44,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$53,565$40,169$40,278
Adjustments for Features-6,32600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,239$40,169$40,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520062006
ModelMKTExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$14,785$8,050$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,735$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,32600

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152006
ModelMKTExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in113.7 in
Length207.6 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,942 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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