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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: $43,960

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,347

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,370 $32,395
Base Invoice $41,202 $30,178
Elite Package 3,500  
Class III trailer hitch 595  
255/45VR20 1,350  
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
Rear HVAC unit   285
Navigation system   1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Power-folding third row seats   495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
255/50R20   630
Elite Package 3,115  
Class III trailer hitch 530  
255/45VR20 1,202  
Refrigerated storage compartment 797  
Second-row buckets 886  
All-weather floor mats 67 47
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
Rear HVAC unit   243
Navigation system   1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   326
Power-folding third row seats   421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 12,995 10,780
Options (change) 11,688 9,384
Destination 925 785
Total Price $57,290 $43,960
Total Invoice $53,815 $40,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,273
Model Year20162008
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,290$43,960
Adjustments for Features-6,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,695$43,960
Total Invoice$53,815$40,347
Adjustments for Features-6,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,620$40,347

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,485$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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 audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested150069%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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