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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: $36,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,210 $29,280
Base Invoice $41,049 $27,404
Class III trailer hitch 595  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0 2,320
Third-row seat   875
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Class III trailer hitch 530  
All-weather floor mats 67 64
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0 2,112
Third-row seat   744
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Options (change) 2,665 5,910
Options (change) 2,492 5,242
Destination 895 815
Total Price $46,770 $36,005
Total Invoice $44,436 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year20152010
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$46,770$36,005
Adjustments for Features-8,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$36,005
Total Invoice$44,436$33,461
Adjustments for Features-8,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,322$33,461

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,505$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1140

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
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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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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