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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: $50,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,468

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,370 $37,535
Base Invoice $41,202 $34,952
Class III trailer hitch 595  
Elite Package 3,500  
255/45VR20 1,350  
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995 750
Technology Package 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,095
Inflatable rear seat belts 250 195
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0 2,000
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Second-row high console   100
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo cover   135
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Elite Package 3,115  
255/45VR20 1,202  
Refrigerated storage compartment 797  
Second-row buckets 886 638
Technology Package 1,780  
All-weather floor mats 67 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,798
Inflatable rear seat belts 223 166
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,356
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0 1,820
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Second-row high console   85
Polished alloy wheels   506
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 15,245 12,415
Options (change) 13,691 10,691
Destination 925 825
Total Price $59,540 $50,775
Total Invoice $55,818 $46,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,922
Model Year20162011
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$59,540$50,775
Adjustments for Features-2,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,950$50,775
Total Invoice$55,818$46,468
Adjustments for Features-2,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,390$46,468

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power release, second 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$7,165$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4280

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
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 Weight4,942 lb.4,752 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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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested172579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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